叶底葉底
Term · Tasting
spent leaves
Literal meaning
leaf base
Definition#
The infused leaves remaining after brewing, examined for tenderness, colour, uniformity, completeness and texture. They offer evidence about the harvested material and its processing, but visual inspection alone does not authenticate tree age, an old-tree claim or geographical origin.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | spent leaves infused leaf examined after brewing translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid leaf bottom The term means the infused leaves after brewing, not the bottom surface of a leaf. |
| Deutsch | Aufgussblätter ausgelaugte Blätter nach dem Aufguss translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | разваренный лист лист после заваривания (е ди) translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid дно листа калька |
| 简体字 | 叶底 | |
| 繁體字 | 葉底 | |
| 日本語 | 葉底 |