Lacking strength and depth of colour.Malty

Desirable character in some Assam teas. A full, bright tea with a malty taste.Mature

Not bitter or flat.Metallic

A sharp coppery taste.Muddy

A dull, opaque liquor.Muscatel

Desirable character in Darjeeling teas. A grapey taste.Musty

A suspicion of mould.Plain

A liquor that is clean but lacking in desirable characteristics.Point

A bright, acidic and penetrating characteristic.Pungent

Astringent with a good combination of briskness, brightness and strength.Quality

Refers to cup quality and denotes a combination of the most desirable liquoring qualities.Rasping

A very coarse and harsh liquor.Raw

A bitter, unpleasant taste.Soft

The opposite of briskness. Tea lacking any live characteristics