green tea

American  

noun

• green teas
  plural

1. a tea that is steamed to prevent fermentation and then rolled and dried.

---

green tea British  

noun

1. a sharp tea made from tea leaves that have been steamed and dried quickly without fermenting

---

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• green teas
  plural

Etymology

Origin of green tea

First recorded in 1695–1705

Compare meaning

How does green-tea compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• black tea vs. green tea
• oolong vs. green tea

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

green tea

Foods filled with antioxidants include dark green vegetables, blueberries, nuts, green tea or fish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

“It’s going to be pretty spectacular,” she said, between sips of green tea as families and friends strolled the Huntington’s Chinese Garden behind her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Furthermore, tea's role in weight management and its potential in controlling diabetes are discussed, with evidence suggesting that green tea catechins can aid in weight reduction and improve metabolic parameters in obese individuals.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026

It's less bitter than green tea, with a low caffeine content - and it's creeping onto café menus.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

“Right? It’s like we tried everything. Those fried plantains from the Cuban place, and then the green tea donuts at the coffee shop. You loved those!”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence