green tea

noun

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

green tea

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of green tea¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

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This specific variety is “made of smooth Chinese loose leaf green tea leaves naturally scented by layers of jasmine buds,” according to the tea’s description.

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Japanese cuisine is reduced to green tea and miso, often divorced from its deeper philosophy of balance and respect for food.

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She would drink iced green tea, I wanted iced green tea.

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

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

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