返青
Term · Roasting
reverting
Literal meaning
return + green
Definition#
'Reverting to green': deterioration in stored yancha that has absorbed moisture, giving raw, sour or green-astringent off-notes. Lighter roasts are more susceptible than medium-full or full roasts. The usual remedy is a gentle corrective re-roast (复焙).
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | reverting green, sour off-taste after moisture uptake translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid regreening agronomic sense (plants greening in spring) |
| Deutsch | Rückvergrünung grün-säuerlicher Fehlton nach Feuchtigkeitsaufnahme translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | «возврат зелени» сырой кисловатый привкус от влаги translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 返青 | |
| 日本語 | 返青 |
Common confusions#
- In agronomy 返青 means spring green-up of plants; context matters.