拼配
Term · Raw material
blending
Literal meaning
piece together and match
Definition#
Blending: combining maocha of different cultivars, sites, grades or roast levels to achieve a consistent house style. It is part of refining and, per the 2026 standard explainer, is the defining method of the Dahongpao category; it is not adulteration.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | blending deliberate blending (pinpei) translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid adulteration pejorative; blending is standard practice mixing (pejorative) blending is a recognized craft |
| Deutsch | Verschnitt Mischung verschiedener Herkünfte/Grade translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | купаж смешивание сырья разных мест, сортов и лет (пинь пэй) translation |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 拼配 | |
| 日本語 | 配合 |
Common confusions#
- Collectors sometimes treat blends as inferior to single-origin; factory classics are blends.
- Equated with fraud by buyers seeking 'pure' Dahongpao.