green tea

noun

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

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Thanks to shea butter and green tea extract, the body care pick smooths and soothes your complexion in seconds. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026 Glycerin and plant oils, including coconut and castor oil, help support the barrier, while niacinamide, prickly pear, and green tea smooth texture and boost elasticity. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 Although more human studies are needed, research suggests that the catechins in both matcha and green tea may help the body process fat more efficiently and reduce fat buildup in the liver. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026 Another interesting result was that moderate-strength tea was associated with lower risk, and black tea was linked to lower risks across more types of cardiovascular disease than green tea. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 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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