精制精製
Term · Processing
refining
Literal meaning
refined + making
Definition#
Refining: the second phase of yancha manufacture that turns maocha into finished tea. It covers grading and sieving, sorting out stems and yellow leaves (拣剔), winnowing, blending (拼配), the main roasting (炖火), cooling and packing. In the yancha trade the roaster's skill in this phase is a major value driver.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | refining the post-maocha refining phase translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid refined tea (as a grade) 精制 names a process phase, not a quality tier |
| Deutsch | Veredelung Weiterverarbeitung des Rohtees zum Fertigtee translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | доработка переработка полуфабриката в готовый чай translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字 | 精制 | |
| 繁體字 | 精製 | |
| 日本語 | 精製 |
Common confusions#
- Not a grade; 'refined tea' in vendor English can mislead.