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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Super Bowl special: $7 drafts of Southern Range's Carolina Pilsner, $4 iceberg cocktails and white tea shots and $3 Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Light all day. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 The signature tea is The Shard Blend, a delicate white tea blend with floral notes designed to complement the high-altitude setting. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Whipped into a rich gel that resembles honey, the mask pairs manuka honey with white tea for a nourishing salve designed to boost moisture levels, prevent shedding, and restore curls to their full potential. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025 Instead, this sparkling not-wine is made from an inspired mix of white tea, cranberry and ginger. Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 7 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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