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Tea

Referring to any beverage made by the infusion in hot water of the dried and prepared leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub.

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souchong

Beverages; Tea

A large leaf black tea. Originated in China, Souchong tea was made from a small bush whose leaves were allowed to develop to a large size.

speciality tea

Beverages; Tea

A blend of teas that takes its name from the area in which it is grown; a blend of teas blended for a particular person or event, or a blend of teas for a particular time of day.

spring teas

Beverages; Tea

Formosa teas picked in the April-May season.

stalk and fibre

Beverages; Tea

Bits of tea bush other than the leaf which should be minimal in superior grades but are unavoidable in lower-grade teas

stewed

Beverages; Tea

A soft liquor with undesirable taste that lacks point. Caused by faulty firing, or drying, at low temperatures and often with insufficient airflow through the oven during tea manufacture or making.