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white tea

noun

Definition of white tea

: 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 poppy candle has one wick at the center of a beautiful pink poppy flower, and is scented with white tea and jasmine. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "These Terrarium Candles Are the Cutest Faux Plants You'll Ever See," 12 Aug. 2019 Guests are welcome to come dressed in white tea dresses or light linen pants and straw boater hats to complete the immersive experience. courant.com, "Community News For The Farmington Valley Edition," 15 July 2019 One is Töst, a dry, effervescent drink made of white tea, cranberry and ginger. Maura Judkis, Washington Post, "10 food trends you’ll soon be seeing everywhere in 2019," 26 June 2019 For example, India has recently started making white teas, historically crafted in China, as well as processing certain flushes of Darjeeling (a flush is a growing season) in more experimental fashions. Stephanie Cain, Fortune, "Meet a Tea Sommelier: She’ll Tell You You’re Most Likely Drinking Your Tea Wrong," 8 June 2019 Go for black, green, or white tea and plain white sugar or pure cane sugar. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha," 19 July 2018 Go for black, green, or white tea and plain white sugar or pure cane sugar. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha," 19 July 2018 Go for black, green, or white tea and plain white sugar or pure cane sugar. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha," 19 July 2018 Go for black, green, or white tea and plain white sugar or pure cane sugar. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Your Own Homemade Kombucha," 19 July 2018

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First Known Use of white tea

1860, in the meaning defined above

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