- Dry Leaf Appearance
- Flat — flat and straight, smooth, even, slender, with pointed tips, tender green. Curled — tightly rolled, fine, curled like a “snail” (卷曲如螺), with visible buds, rich green.
- Dry Leaf Aroma
- Not described in the document separately from the liquor.
- Liquor Aroma
- Flat — tender and lasting (嫩香持久). Curled — with a chestnut note, high and lasting (带栗香,香高持久).
- Liquor Color
- Flat — tender green, bright. Curled — yellow-green, bright.
- Spent Leaves
- Flat — young, plump, opening into a “flower” (成朵). Curled — green-yellow, bright.
- Taste
- Flat — clean, fresh and brisk. Curled — fresh and mellow, with a sweet, brisk aftertaste (鲜醇,回味甘爽).