noun
green tea; Japanese tea
Refers specifically to non-fermented, unoxidized Japanese green tea, as opposed to black tea (紅茶) or Chinese teas. The default tea in Japan.
食後に温かい緑茶を飲むのが好きです。
I like to drink hot green tea after meals.
この緑茶は香りがとても良い。
This green tea has a very nice aroma.
Compound of 緑 (ryoku, 'green') and 茶 (cha, 'tea').