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
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Here, the scent contrasts subtle white florals and herbaceous white tea, with notes of cedarwood and guaiacwood.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways The antioxidant content of green and white tea is comparable, making both good dietary options to help ward off cellular damage caused by oxidative stress.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Black tea, white tea, green tea all come from the same plant just processed differently.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
With notes of Moroccan mint leaf, white tea leaves and a backnote of woodsy cardamom, this candle from Meghan Markle’s As ever range is hand-poured in California but inspired by the founder’s U.K. wedding.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways The antioxidant content of green and white tea is comparable, making both good dietary options to help ward off cellular damage caused by oxidative stress.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Black tea, white tea, green tea all come from the same plant just processed differently.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
With notes of Moroccan mint leaf, white tea leaves and a backnote of woodsy cardamom, this candle from Meghan Markle’s As ever range is hand-poured in California but inspired by the founder’s U.K. wedding.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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“White tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20tea. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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