{"title":"The (Non-Pretentious) Tea Tasting Guide","description":"\u003cinline\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/v\/vspfiles\/assets\/images\/shutterstock_80317417.jpg\" style=\"float: left; width: 343px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003eThe (Non-Pretentious) Tea Tasting Guide\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eIf you’re new to the world of tea, you may be overwhelmed by all of the adjectives used to describe a cup. Teas come in a wide variety of flavors. White teas like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Silver-Needle-Organic-p\/6306.htm\"\u003e Silver Needle\u003c\/a\u003e are light and smooth; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Pu-erh-Teas-s\/190.htm\"\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e tea is considered to have a deep, woody character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sensory exploration of taste focuses on subtleties that can be a bit hard to identify at first. You don’t have to learn a whole new language to enjoy tea! \u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eBelow, we’ve compiled a glossary of tea tasting terms you might come across. It may come in handy when you’re selecting your next favorite tea!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcerbic: Sharp and severe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcrid: Extremely bitter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstringent: Sharp flavor that dries out the mouth (like the inside of an orange rind) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBitter: Sharp and biting (like black coffee) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody: Rich, thick sensation on the tongue (think “buttery,” but only slightly) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrisk: Refreshing and crisp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=2028\"\u003eButtery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: Very rich and smooth. Not acrid, bitter, or sour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacter: Specific flavor that identifies a tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClean: Not bitter or astringent. Smooth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrisp: Tastes fresh! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDulcet: Sweet and honey-like \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthy: Tastes woody (think beets without the sweet)\u003c\/inline\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine: Particularly good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat: Tastes old and stale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFloral: Bright and light. Tastes how a flower smells! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlowery: See floral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruity: Has a natural sweetness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull: Similar to body. Has a strong flavor and a heavy quality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrassy: Tastes like chlorophyll! (Think dark leafy veg) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen: A milder taste of chlorophyll. Only hints of grassiness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavy: Potent flavor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight: Very mild flavor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalty: Sweet, cereal-like flavor (think barley with a hint of molasses) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003cinline\u003e\u003cinline style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=12555\"\u003eMuscatel\u003c\/a\u003e: A raisin-like sweetness (think muscat grapes! yum!) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNose: Predominant smell and flavor character\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes: Different layers of flavor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutty: Full-bodied and buttery flavor, usually reminiscent of chestnut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePungent: A very strong combination of flavors (This is usually positive) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich: Full-bodied (See “full” or “body” above for reference) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound: Nice balance of notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThick: Heavy texture (think milk or juice) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharp: Can be sour, tart, or acidic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin: Watery texture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUmami: Savory \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalteas.com\/Gyokuro-p\/135.htm\"\u003eVegetal\u003c\/a\u003e: Strong green, chlorophyll flavor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoody: Earthy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZesty: Vibrant and bright. Usually slightly tart\u003c\/inline\u003e\u003c\/inline\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/1t7aeh-fx.myshopify.com\/collections\/the-non-pretentious-tea-tasting-guide.oembed","provider":"Capital Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}