Among the many types of tea, how to recognize the quality of a tea is a common concern among tea lovers. Here are a few key criteria for judging quality tea:
1. Form
Good quality tea leaves usually have tight and straight cords, giving a heavy feeling. Different types of tea have their own specific shape requirements, for example, long tea should be concerned about its tightness, curvature, straightness and strength; round tea needs to observe the tightness and proportionality of the particles; and flat tea needs to pay attention to its flatness and smoothness. If the tea leaves are loose and broken, it may mean that the raw materials are old and the processing quality is poor.
2. Tenderness
Tenderness is one of the most important indicators of tea quality. High-quality tea leaves usually have high tenderness, and their appearance meets the requirements of "light, flat, flat and straight", and the surface of the tea leaves is covered with more hairs. However, the standard is different for different types of tea, such as the top grade Longjing tea, which has no hairs on its surface. Therefore, the amount of velvet hairs is mainly applicable to the judgment of the tenderness of Mao Feng, Mao Jian and Silver Needle.
3. Color
Different tea types have their unique color requirements. Green tea should be emerald green, black tea is black and oily, oolong tea is greenish brown, and black tea is black oil color. Regardless of the type of tea, the color of high quality tea leaves should be consistent and have a bright luster. If the tea leaves have different shades of color and are dull, it may indicate that the raw materials are unevenly aged.
4. Fragrance
The aroma of brewed tea can be recognized by smelling. The aroma of high-quality tea should be natural and long, such as floral, fruity, honeyed, etc., and without any artificial flavors. If the tea leaves emit rancid, musty or other unpleasant smells, it may be caused by improper processing, handling or storage.
5. Taste
The tea broth of high quality tea leaves should be clear and bright, with mellow and fresh flavor. After drinking, there should be a feeling of sweetness in the mouth. On the contrary, if the tea broth is soft, thin, tastes bland or bitter, and the color of the tea broth is cloudy, making it difficult to see the shape of the tea leaves, the quality of such tea leaves may be poor.
Through the comprehensive consideration of the above five aspects, tea lovers can more accurately judge the quality of a tea, so as to choose a satisfactory good tea.
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