green tea

noun

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

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Del Coro points out that pumpkin seeds, almonds, and spinach are all good sources of magnesium, and green tea provides L-theanine, but the Clevr latte is certainly an easy way to consume them all at once. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 Jun Jun is a fermented tea made with green tea and raw honey. Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 4 Mar. 2026 For example, loose-leaf green tea may fight cancer-causing inflammation, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, boost brain health, and extend life. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026 Step one clears away dead skin and gunk with exfoliating acids like lactic, malic, and glycolic; step two adds in soothing, anti-aging ingredients like green tea and adenosine. Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 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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