Smell or scent denoting “inherent
character”, usually at high elevations
BISCUITY
:
A pleasant aroma often found in a well-fired
Assams
BRIGHT
:
A lively bright appearance. Usually indicates
bright liquors.
COPPERY
:
Bright leafy which indicates a well manufactured
tea.
DULL
:
Lacks brightness and usually denotes a
poor tea. Can bedue to faulty manufacture and firing,
or a high moisture contents.
DARK
:
A dark or dull colour which usually indicates
poorer leaf.
GREEN
:
Caused under fermentation, or characteristic
of leaf from Immature bushes (liquors often raw or light).
Can also be caused by poor rolling with orthodox teas.
