green tea
noun
: tea that is light in color and made from leaves that have not been oxidized before drying
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The antioxidants in green tea may help protect lash hairs from oxidative stress caused by free oxygen radicals that can negatively affect hair growth, Camp said.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2023
This lip balm is formulated with green tea leaf and vitamin C which are rich in skin-protecting antioxidants and has a shea butter base to gently and effectively moisturize the lips.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
One such study took 35 obese patients and randomly assigned them 4 cups of water per day, four cups of green tea per day, or two capsules of green tea extract per day (with four cups of water) for eight weeks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
According to the brand, each is infused with a proprietary blend of artichoke leaves, elderberries, green tea leaves, and muscadine grapes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
Additionally, while green tea extract is generally pretty safe, some supplements have been shown to cause liver damage in rare cases.
—Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
The adjustment process may be aided by a formula that also contains calming, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, plant oils, and green tea.
—Kayla Blanton, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
Chicken thighs, jasmine rice, Bigelow decaf green tea, Trader Joe’s raw honey, Jif creamy peanut butter, gluten-free oats, cucumbers, celery, canned tuna, Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 2 Nov. 2023
Coming in nine colors, including trusty neutrals (think black, gray, and ecru) and some fun colors like green tea and deep plum, Alo made sure to hit all their customer’s tastes and styles.
—Bianca Kratky, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2023
This lip balm is formulated with green tea leaf and vitamin C which are rich in skin-protecting antioxidants and has a shea butter base to gently and effectively moisturize the lips.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
One such study took 35 obese patients and randomly assigned them 4 cups of water per day, four cups of green tea per day, or two capsules of green tea extract per day (with four cups of water) for eight weeks.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
According to the brand, each is infused with a proprietary blend of artichoke leaves, elderberries, green tea leaves, and muscadine grapes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
Additionally, while green tea extract is generally pretty safe, some supplements have been shown to cause liver damage in rare cases.
—Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
The adjustment process may be aided by a formula that also contains calming, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, plant oils, and green tea.
—Kayla Blanton, Health, 29 Aug. 2023
Chicken thighs, jasmine rice, Bigelow decaf green tea, Trader Joe’s raw honey, Jif creamy peanut butter, gluten-free oats, cucumbers, celery, canned tuna, Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 2 Nov. 2023
Coming in nine colors, including trusty neutrals (think black, gray, and ecru) and some fun colors like green tea and deep plum, Alo made sure to hit all their customer’s tastes and styles.
—Bianca Kratky, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2023
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First Known Use
1704, in the meaning defined above
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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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