white teanoun [ U ]
/ˌwaɪt ˈtiː//ˌwaɪt ˈtiː/a type of tea that is treated in a particular way in order to produce a light-coloured drink:
Black, green or white tea is calorie-free and may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
UK tea that is served with milk in it:
A cup of black tea contains no calories, but a cup of white tea with 2 teaspoons of sugar can provide up to 60 calories.
More examples
- You know that green tea is good for you, but white tea may be even better.
- Where black tea wholesales at £2 a kilo, white tea fetches £1,200.
- White tea is naturally sweet and is served without milk.
- In white tea the caffeine content is very low.
- If you prefer white tea, use low fat milk.
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