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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Black tea, white tea, green tea all come from the same plant just processed differently.
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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
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
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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
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
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“White tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20tea. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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