green tea

noun

: tea that is light in color and made from leaves that have not been oxidized before drying

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This Thai dessert shop opened this past August and serves Thai tea and coffee, green tea, and fusion slushies. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 Some may be concerned that the caffeine in green tea would have a diuretic effect, but that's not necessarily true. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 The formula centers on green tea extract and Lactobacillus ferment to support the scalp’s microbiome—helping beneficial bacteria thrive so the scalp stays calm, comfortable, and resilient. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 The formula has hyaluronic acid and aloe leaf extract for plumping hydration; marshmallow-root and green tea extracts for antioxidant protection; chamomile and cucumber flower extracts to soothe irritation; and niacinamide to brighten. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green tea

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green tea was in 1704

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“Green tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20tea. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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green tea

noun
: tea that is light in color from incomplete fermentation of the leaf before drying

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