Biscuity

A pleasant aroma often found in well-fired Assam.

Bright

A lively bright appearance, which usually indicates that the tea will produce a bright liquor.

Coppery

Bright leaf that indicates a well manufactured or make of tea.

Dull

Lacks brightness and usually denotes poor tea. Can be due to faulty making (manufacture) and firing or a high moisture content.

Dark

A dark or dull colour that usually indicates poorer leaf quality.

Green

When referring to black tea it means the leaf has been underfermented or alternatively it can be leaf plucked from immature bushes and will often , when liquored, result in a raw or light liquor. Can also be caused by poor rolling during making or manufacture.

Mixed or Uneven

Leaf of varying colour.

Tarry

A smoky aro