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builder's tea

(UK, uncountable) Black tea, brewed strong and served in a large mug with milk and often sugar.

ˈbɪldɚz ˈti176 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, uncountable) Black tea, brewed strong and served in a large mug with milk and often sugar.

Origin: From , from its supposedly being the preferred type of tea of British builders and construction workers. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, countable) A serving thereof.

I ate a kebab in a Cypriot cafe with the freezing rain spatting in the doorway and I was poured a soup-like cup of '''builder's tea'''.
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