A tea’s flavour is an ensemble of taste, aroma and mouthfeel — and behind each lies a specific substance.
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The Flavour Wheel & the Six Teas' Character
A cup's "taste" is really an ensemble of taste, aroma and mouthfeel. Behind every floral note and every hint of bitterness lies a specific molecule. The flavour wheel matches them up.
Composition & Flavour · the Ratio
Polyphenols, caffeine, theanine — the levels and ratio of three substances decide whether a cup leans fresh-mellow or bold. Dial them yourself with an interactive chart and understand the key polyphenol/amino-acid ratio.
Planned
- Flavour profiles of notable teas (Longjing, Tieguanyin, Lapsang, Darjeeling, etc.)
- Evaluation methods and tasting vocabulary