green tea

noun

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

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It’s formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like collagen, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, green tea, aloe vera, and retinol to combat signs of aging without irritating the skin. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025 Good for the heart Some studies show that green tea has a positive effect on the heart. Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025 Robinson recommends seeking out washes packed with soothing, hydrating ingredients like aloe, green tea, and shea butter. Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025 The gin is distilled in a traditional copper pot still, using 12 botanicals, including Chinese green tea and Japanese sencha, alongside the classic juniper. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 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 3 Apr. 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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