初焙
Term · Roasting
first drying
Literal meaning
first + bake
Definition#
The first drying of freshly rolled leaf, also called 毛火; it brings moisture down quickly and ends primary processing, yielding maocha. In traditional charcoal practice this is 走水焙. Some producer write-ups instead call the whole first refining roast 初焙.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | first drying initial drying that yields maocha translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Erste Trocknung Ersttrocknung zum Rohtee translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | первичная сушка первая сушка, дающая маочу translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 初焙 | |
| 日本語 | 初回の焙乾 |