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 ritual of impermanence The manner of preparing powdered green tea depends on the techniques and practices of the various schools. The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026 Your Cardiovascular Health Improves Drinking green tea might protect against cardiovascular diseases, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026 This rich cream is formulated with a blend of Chardonnay, licorice leaf, mushroom extracts, and Gyokuro green tea, alongside hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to restore the skin and lock in moisture. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026 Coffee delivers a faster, stronger energy boost, while green tea offers calmer, more sustained alertness. Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 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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