green tea

noun

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

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Redensyl pairs larch wood and green tea leaf extracts with amino acids to promote a healthy follicle environment. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026 Thanks to a blend of peptides, biotin, green tea extract, amino acids, and antioxidants, expect strengthened, conditioned brows over time. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026 However, there isn’t any research showing that the combination of green tea and cinnamon does anything special. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026 The four-ounce formula is made with organic aloe and includes ingredients such as tremella mushroom extract, hyaluronic acid, quinoa seed extract, hemp seed extract, flaxseed and green tea. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green tea

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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 1 Sep. 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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