An undesirable tangy or metallic taste, indicating leaves that have not been properly withered during processing.
Metallic, tart taste indicating improper withering of the leaf.
An unpleasant tang created by underwithering (see Processing Tea).
unpleasant acidic bite from improperly withered tea
an unpleasant metallic quality similar to brass. Usually associated with un-withered tea.
a tea with a metallic or acidic taste
Strong and bitter; caused by underwithering of black tea.