The five elements of good tea are appearance, aroma, taste, color, and charm

Mondo Gastronomy Updated on 2024-01-29

Tea, this ancient drink, is loved by people all over the world. A good cup of tea is not only a thirst-quenching drink, but also an art of life and a manifestation of culture. The five elements of good tea: appearance, aroma, taste, color, and charm are the source of its charm.

First, the appearance. The first ingredient of good tea is its appearance. The shape of high-quality tea should be neat and symmetrical, with thick leaves and smooth color. The shape of the tea leaves varies depending on the species, such as the flat tea leaves of green tea and the strips of tea leaves of black tea. The appearance of high-quality tea is not only beautiful, but also the leaves are intact and have no broken leaves.

Second, the aroma. Aroma is the soul of tea. The aroma of good tea should be fresh, long-lasting, and refreshing. The aroma of high-quality tea is emitted by the aromatic substances inside the tea, such as the fragrance of green tea, the fruity aroma of black tea, etc. The aroma of high-quality tea is not only pleasant, but also allows people to feel the growth environment of the tea, the picking time and other factors.

3. Taste. Taste is the essence of tea. The taste of good tea should be mellow and sweet, and it should make people have an endless aftertaste. The taste of high-quality tea is determined by the tea polyphenols, amino acids and other substances inside the tea. The taste of high-quality tea should be sweet but not greasy, bitter but not astringent, fragrant but not floating.

Fourth, color. The color is the outer coat of the tea. The color of a good tea should be bright, even, and pleasing to the eye. The color of high-quality tea varies depending on the type, such as the emerald green of green tea, the jet black of black tea, etc. The color of high-quality tea is not only beautiful, but also reflects factors such as the growing environment of the tea leaves, the time of picking, etc.

Fifth, the charm. Flavor is the spirit of tea. The flavor of a good tea should be long, deep, and intoxicating. The flavor of high-quality tea is determined by the aromatic substances and minerals inside the tea. The charm of high-quality tea should make people feel a peaceful, harmonious and beautiful atmosphere.

AI Assistant Creation Season In short, the five elements of good tea: appearance, aroma, taste, color, and charm are interrelated and mutually influential. Only when these five elements meet the standard of high quality can it be called a truly good tea.

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