后发酵後發酵
Term · Processing
post-fermentation
Literal meaning
after-fermentation
Definition#
Post-fermentation: microbial transformations after the initial heat-fixation stage, associated with dark-tea production, including wet piling. The word is also used for changes during storage, but raw Pu Erh ageing should not be described as simply slow wet piling: oxidation and other reactions also contribute, and their relative importance depends on the conditions and remains incompletely established.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | post-fermentation microbial fermentation after kill-green translation |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Nachfermentation mikrobielle Fermentation nach dem Erhitzen translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | постферментация микробная ферментация после фиксации листа translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 后发酵 | |
| 繁體字 | 後發酵 | |
| 日本語 | 後発酵 |
Common confusions#
- 'Secondary fermentation' suggests a wine-style second stage.