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

Along with the star, Bergamote 22 expertly blends in grapefruit and petitgrain for an effervescent opening, combined with white tea notes for extra freshness, plus a woody backbone of vetiver paired with amber and musk. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

The lower caffeine content may make white tea a choice for people who are sensitive to caffeine or looking for a lower-caffeine tea. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

When the leaves are young, they can be picked and dried to make white tea. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026

Gentle Night, with its fig, white tea, and suede notes, is a top seller both in New York and in Asia. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white tea

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