Open tool The open edition provides 23 foundational terms, six high-frequency triage paths and every current stop-use safety notice; it is not complete coverage of standards, tea types, machinery or regional practice.
23 terms Open a card for basic applicability
Even Even
Dry leaves in the lot are reasonably consistent in size, length and thickness.
Dry-leaf shape Descriptor
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Neat Neat
Dry leaf is even and clean, with little stalk, coarse leaf or other extraneous matter.
Dry-leaf shape Quality trait
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Tight and heavy Tight and heavy
Leaf is tightly rolled with a substantial feel; for compressed tea it may also describe relatively high compression density.
Dry-leaf shape Descriptor
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Coarse and loosely rolled Coarse and loosely rolled
Strip-shaped tea lacks rolling tightness and appears coarse or loose, sometimes with conspicuous loose strands within the lot.
Dry-leaf shape Fault term
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Bloom Bloom
Dry leaf colour looks lively and carries a good natural lustre.
Dry-leaf colour Quality trait
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Even colour Even colour
Dry-leaf colour is reasonably even and consistent within the lot.
Dry-leaf colour Quality trait
Applies to General Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Dull and lifeless dry colour Dull and lifeless dry colour
Dry leaf lacks lustre and liveliness, appearing grey, dull, lifeless or visually flat.
Dry-leaf colour Fault term
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Scorched spots Scorched spots
Local blackened spots or heat-scorched marks occur on dry leaf, often at tips, edges or heating hot spots.
Dry-leaf colour Fault term
Applies to General View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Clear Clear
The liquor appears clean and transparent, with little suspended matter.
Liquor Quality trait
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Bright Bright
The liquor is clean and reflects light strongly, giving a lively appearance.
Liquor Quality trait
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Cloudy Cloudy
Suspended material reduces transparency; interpretation depends on tea type, leaf particle size, temperature and standing time.
Liquor Context dependent
Applies to General, Black tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Clean and refreshing aroma Clean and refreshing aroma
A fresh, clean aroma without evident taint.
Aroma Quality trait
Applies to General, Green tea, Oolong tea Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Flowery aroma Flowery aroma
A pleasant aroma reminiscent of flowers; in oolong and black tea it may reflect cultivar and suitable processing together.
Aroma Descriptor
Applies to General, Oolong tea, Black tea Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Grass odour Grass odour
A noticeable grass or green-leaf odour; whether it is a fault depends on tea style, intensity and accompanying traits.
Aroma Context dependent
Applies to General, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, Dark tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Over-fired aroma Over-fired aroma
Excessive effective heat or duration during drying or roasting produces a pronounced toasted or rice-crust-like aroma.
Aroma Fault term
Applies to General, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Foreign odour Foreign odour
An external odour outside the normal product profile, potentially from smoke, oil, chemicals, packaging or mixed storage.
Aroma Fault term
Applies to General View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Mellow and thick Mellow and thick
A harmonious, mellow entry combined with substantial body and aftertaste.
Taste & mouthfeel Quality trait
Applies to General Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Astringent Astringent
A drying, contracting or rough oral sensation; record its intensity, dissipation and balance with other tastes.
Taste & mouthfeel Context dependent
Applies to General Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Grassy and astringent Grassy and astringent
Astringency accompanied by a raw green taste, with insufficient overall harmony.
Taste & mouthfeel Fault term
Applies to General, Green tea, Oolong tea, Black tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Mouldy taste Mouldy taste
A mould-like odour or taste that may arise from moisture and abnormal fungal growth; it signals a storage and safety problem.
Taste & mouthfeel Fault term
Applies to General View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Soft infused leaf Soft infused leaf
The infused leaf feels soft and settles against the tray after gentle pressure.
Infused leaf Descriptor
Applies to General Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Red stalk and leaf Red stalk and leaf
Unintended reddening of stalk and leaf in the infused leaf of green tea.
Infused leaf Fault term
Applies to Green tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
Mixed green leaf Mixed green leaf
Black-tea infused leaf shows uneven reddening with green strips or patches remaining.
Infused leaf Fault term
Applies to Black tea View open triage → Professional beta in preparation Professional beta in preparation: the full terminology library, tea-specific paths, observation and distinction notes, source locators and revision records will be included.
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