茉莉香
Term · Tasting
Mo Li Xiang
Literal meaning
jasmine fragrance
Definition#
Phoenix dancong aroma type with a jasmine note; Babelcarp describes it as a series of large-leaf dancong bushes. It is one of the ten types in the 2021 Chaozhou standards.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | Mo Li Xiang jasmine fragrance (Phoenix dancong aroma type) pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Deutsch | Mo Li Xiang Aromatyp der Phönix-Dancong pinyin with a gloss |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | Мо Ли Сян ароматический тип фэнхуанского даньцуна pinyin |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 茉莉香 | |
| 日本語 | 茉莉香 |
Common confusions#
- Not jasmine-scented tea (茉莉花茶).
- Absent from the 2017 Jiemian list, which has 柚花香 instead.
Terms#
Entries that use this term 2#
凤凰单丛
Phoenix Dancong Fènghuáng Dāncōng
An aromatic family of oolongs from the Phoenix Mountains of Chaozhou, Guangdong, known for long, twisted leaves and naturally floral, fruity or honeyed aromas. Its many named selections come from Fenghuang Shuixian tea plants, with each tea’s character shaped by the plant material and processing.
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凤凰镇
Fenghuang Fènghuáng Zhèn
Mountain town north of Chaozhou and the heart of Phoenix Dancong oolong. Its named single-bush trees, grouped by aroma, grow from about 365 m to 1,200 m.
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