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

If you haven't been caught up in the craze, matcha is a powdered version of green tea.

From Salon

Ohtani is, of course, a national hero in all of Japan, his image plastered over billboards, green tea advertisements and newspaper pages.

From Los Angeles Times

Polyphenol-rich foods such as dark chocolate, berries, red grapes, green tea and extra virgin olive oil help reduce inflammation and encourage the growth of healthy gut bacteria.

From Salon

Camellia sinensis is a green tea plant that has long been studied for its potential antimicrobial effects against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

From Science Daily

For instance, at Ruse in St. Michael, MD, executive chef Michael Correll is serving Matcha green tea soft serve with Oreo crumbs and raspberry.

From Salon