柏塘山茶

味

味わいの特徴

Dry Leaf Appearance

Strands dense, curled, tightly rolled, thin and even (粗实、卷曲、紧结、细匀). The color of the small-leaf tea is glossy and even, that of the purple-bud tea dark green, glossy and even (乌绿、油润、调匀).

Dry Leaf Aroma

No data in the sources consulted: the standard describes the aroma only on brewing.

Liquor Aroma

Slightly coarse, with “high fire”, natural and clean, rich and long-lasting; a note of “roasted rice” (炒米香) or “flower nectar” (花蜜香).

Liquor Color

For the small-leaf tea — softly bright and clear (柔亮、清澈); for the purple-bud tea — brownish, softly bright and clear.

Spent Leaves

No data in the sources consulted: the standard sets no norm for them.

Taste

Mellow and thick, slightly astringent, with a sweet aftertaste; the tea holds up to many infusions (醇厚、略涩、回味甘甜、耐冲泡).