white tea

noun

: tea that is light in color and made from buds and immature leaves that are covered with fine white hairs and undergo little to no oxidation before drying

Examples of white tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The end result here will be a natural, demi-matte finish and skin that remains hydrated all day (courtesy of the powder’s white tea extract and other moisture-infusing ingredients). —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025

Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved. —Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025

This lightweight, silky formula pairs broad-spectrum sun protection with antioxidant-rich white tea to help fend off free radicals and environmental stressors that can accelerate visible aging. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025

Dried pineapple and ripe persimmon come to mind, along with spiced white tea and blackcurrant jam. —David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white tea

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