tea

nouncountable and uncountableA2UK /tiː/ US /ti/

The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
Specifically sweet tea, an iced tea supersaturated with sugar.Southern US
Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way

Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way:

A cup of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, or tapioca pearls.Commonwealth, Northern US
A glass of these drinks.Southern US
A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.UK
Synonym of supper, the main evening meal, whether or not it includes the drink tea.Commonwealth, Ireland
The break in play between the second and third sessions.
Synonym of marijuana.dated, slang
Information, especially gossip.slang
A moment, a historical unit of time from China, about the amount of time needed to quickly drink a traditional cup of tea.

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Having run the race, Jane had two glasses of barley tea.

You drink tea.