T/QDCYH 021-2024 Tea tasting, Laoshan imperial white
T/QDCYH 021-2024 Tea tasting, Laoshan imperial white
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Main Technical Content: 1. Scope: This document specifies the terminology and definitions, environmental requirements, brewing utensils, water selection, tea-water ratio, and water temperature for Laoshan Gongbao White Tea, as well as the brewing method. This document is applicable to the evaluation of Laoshan Gongbao White Tea. 2. Normative References: The following documents are essential for the application of this document. For dated references, only the version on the specified date applies. For undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies. - GB 5749: Hygienic Standards for Drinking Water - GB 13121: Hygiene Standards for Ceramic Tableware and Containers - GB/T 14487: Terminology for Sensory Evaluation of Tea - GB 17762: Safety and Hygiene Requirements for Heat-Resistant Glassware - GB/T 18797: Basic Conditions for Tea Sensory Evaluation Rooms - T/QDCYH 020–2024: Laoshan Gongbao White Tea 3. Terminology and Definitions: - Tea Tasting: The process of evaluating and identifying tea through specific brewing methods, including appreciating the dried tea leaves, smelling the aroma, observing the infusion color, tasting the flavor, and examining the leaf bottom. - Laoshan Gongbao White Tea: A white tea made from the new shoots of medium- and small-leaf tea trees grown in the Laoshan Scenic Area, harvested from late April to early June each year. It is processed through methods such as rolling, sun-drying, withering, and drying. - Brewing Utensils: Specialized utensils suitable for brewing Laoshan Gongbao White Tea, such as water heaters, teapots, tea trays, covered teacups, Zisha pots, and white porcelain cups. 4. Environmental Requirements: - Lighting: The tea room should have soft, bright lighting without direct sunlight. - Noise: The tea room should be quiet with no extraneous sounds. - Hygiene: The tea room should be clean and free from odors. - Temperature and Humidity: The tea room should maintain c