white tea

White tea is characterized by its minimal processing, which preserves a high concentration of antioxidants and a light, floral profile. In a culinary or tasting context, it is often contrasted with green or black teas to emphasize its lack of oxidation and its perceived purity.

As a mass noun referring to a substance or a category of beverage, it is typically treated as uncountable. When referring to specific types or brands of white tea, it may be used countably, though it most frequently appears in the uncountable form in general conversation.