green tea

noun

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

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An older, long-term study from 2004 found that those who enjoyed at least half a cup of oolong or green tea each day were up to 46% less likely to develop high blood pressure, with greater benefits seen among those who drank multiple cups daily. Caitlin Beale, Health, 4 Nov. 2025 The catechins in green tea may raise the risk of iron-deficiency anemia. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025 Jojoba oil and multi-weight proteins deeply moisturize and strengthen each strand, while green tea and sage extracts deliver antioxidant protection to help reduce color fading and support a healthy scalp. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green tea

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Nov. 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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