green tea

noun

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

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Some other drinks like matcha, yerba mate, and green tea, provide some caffeine with calming effects and may be gentler on your body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 The formula includes rose, green tea, licorice, and chamomile—ingredients that support capillary health and promote skin repair, resulting in a more balanced complexion. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2025 Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, glycerin, green tea leaf extract. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025 Matcha and green tea are related but not entirely the same. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 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 22 Mar. 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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