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  Infused Leaf Glossary

Aroma -
Smell or scent denoting "inherent character." Usually in tea grown at high altitudes.

Biscuityb - A pleasant aroma often found in a well-fired Assam.

Bright -
A lively bright appetence. Usually indicates bright liquors.

Coppery - Bright leaf that indicates a well-manufactured tea.

Dull - Lacks brightness and usually denotes poor tea. Can be due to faulty manufacture and firing or high moisture content.

Dark - A dark or dull color that usually indicates a poor leaf.

Green -
When referring to black tea, this refers to under-fermentation or to leaves from immature bushes (liquors often raw or light). Can also be caused by poor rolling.

Mixed Or Uneven - Leaf of varying color.

Tarry - A smoky aroma.
   
 
 
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