Agony of the leaves An expression describing the relaxation of curled leaves during steeping.
Anhui A major black tea producing region of China.
Aroma The characteristic fragrance of brewed tea, imparted by its essential oils.
Assam A type of tea grown in the state of Assam, India, known for its strong, deep red brewed color.
Astringent A term describing the dry taste in the mouth left by teas high in unoxidized polyphenols.
Autumnal A term describing tea harvested late in the growing season.
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Bakey A term describing overfired teas
Bergamot The essential oil of the bergamot orange, which is mixed with black tea to give Earl Grey tea its characteristic flavor.
Billy An Australian term describing a tin pot used for boiling tea over an open fire.
Biscuity A term describing tea that has been well-fired, often associated with Assam teas.
Black tea Green tea leaves that have been oxidized, or fermented, imparting a characteristic reddish brew. The most common type of tea worldwide.
Blend A combination of different types of teas for flavor consistency from season to season.
Bloom A term describing the sheen of the tea leaf.
Body A term describing the sense of fullness that the brewed tea imparts.
Bold A term describing large leaf cut tea.
Brassy A term describing an unpleasant acidic taste, associated with improper withering of the tea leaves.
Break An auction term describing a tea lot for sale, usually at least 18 chests.
Brick tea Tea leaves that have been steamed and compressed into bricks; the bricks are then shaved and brewed with butter and salt and served as a soup.
Bright A term describing a light-colored leaf or its resulting bright red brew.
Brisk A term describing a tea that is very astringent; also a Lipton trademark.
