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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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 See All Example Sentences for white tea

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white tea was in 1860

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“White tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20tea. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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