green tea

noun

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

green tea

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of green tea¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

She and her husband have two other children, and dry pieces of bread with Afghan green tea are the only meals the family can afford.

From BBC

But that same report also highlights an uncomfortable truth: a growing number of imported matcha powders have been found to contain fillers, artificial colors, and low-grade green tea dust.

From Salon

Off it, he’s sold everything from unsweetened green tea to skin-care products.

From Los Angeles Times

Lin says, holding a bottle of green tea essential oil under my nose.

From Los Angeles Times

“About 84% of all tea consumed was black tea, 15% was green tea, and the small remaining amount was oolong, white and dark tea.”

From Salon