The Characteristics of Different Levels of Exceptional High-end Black Tea

Different Levels of Black Tea

Ultra High Class (Tier Zero): Tight, fine, even, evident buds, even and clean, rich and strong fragrance, mellow, bright red and fine tender brown-red.

Our Ultra High Class JinJunMei Black tea (left) vs Tier 2 Jin Jun Mei

Tier One: Tight, plump and tender, even, slightly evident buds, even and clean, pure and strong, mellow, bright red, and plump brown-red.

Tier Two: Tight, somewhat plump and tender, even, slightly evident buds, even and clean, pure and mellow, red and tender brown-red.

Tier Three: Tight and structured, even, still evident buds, even and clean, pure, mellow, deep red, and slightly shiny brown-red.

Tier Four: Plump and tight, even, still evident buds, with tender stems, pure, mellow, deep red, and uneven brown-red.

Tier Five: Tight and solid, even, slightly sharp, clean, pure, harmonious, deep red, and uneven brown-red.

Tier Six: Strong and solid, still even, brown-red, clean, pure, harmonious, deep red, and uneven brown-red.

Tier Seven: Plump and solid, still even, brown-red, clean, pure, harmonious, deep red, and uneven brown-red.

Tier Eight: Coarse and strong, still even, brown-red, clean, pure, harmonious, deep red, and uneven brown-red.

Tier Nine: Coarse and slightly loose, uneven, slightly flowery brown-red, with stems.