霜降Frost's Descent
盖香蓋香
gàixiāng
Term · Tasting

lid aroma

Literal meaning

lid fragrance

Definition#

Aroma smelled on the underside of the gaiwan lid right after pouring off. It is a quick, concentrated read of the tea's aroma and its development across infusions.

Translation and usage#

LanguageUseAlternatives & cautions
English lid aroma
aroma sniffed from the gaiwan lid
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Deutsch Deckelduft
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Русский аромат крышки
аромат с крышки гайвани
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Also acceptable
  • аромат с крышки
简体字 盖香
繁體字 蓋香
日本語 蓋の香り

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