High fired – This describes liquor from tea which has had prolonged exposure to fire.
Irregular – When the whole grade is not even in size, the batch is called irregular. It indicates improper sorting.
Leafy – A grade that consists of larger leaves is called leafy.
Light – This describes liquor that is lacking in depth of colour, but may have desirable flavour.
Mixed – This describes infused leaf with varying colour, which is indicative of insufficient rolling and withering, coarse plucking, etc.
Plain – This refers to poor quality tea produced during the monsoons. Plain tea is a result of soft withering, excessive heating, or excessive moisture in the leaf during withering.
Pungent – A desirable characteristic of the liquor. It manifests as extreme briskness and has an astringent effect on the palate.
Quality – The most desirable characteristic of tea liquor, indicating correct and efficient manufacture.

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