green tea

noun

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

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It's packed with soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, centella asiastica, colloidal oatmeal, green tea extract, and ginseng root, and works wonders on any body area. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025 The acidity of lemon juice, and its vitamin C, also help your body absorb green tea’s antioxidants. Jenna Anderson, Health, 18 Dec. 2025 Before a Workout Drinking green tea before exercising may be another option for supporting metabolism. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025 Japan is another market on the radar; this year’s offering includes a green tea, yuzu, and white chocolate panettone. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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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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