green tea

American  

noun

green teas plural

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

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green tea British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• green teas
  plural

Etymology

Origin of green tea

First recorded in 1695–1705

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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

Among all the varieties tested, kombuchas prepared from green tea and oolong tea demonstrated the strongest antioxidant activity and the greatest capacity to neutralize free radicals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Those which are particularly toxic to the liver when taken in high doses include vitamin A, glutamine, ashwagandha and green tea extract.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 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

Genmaicha is a Japanese green tea with toasted rice in it.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram