Liquor Terminology

Body – A liquor with strength and a big mouthfeel – as opposed to "thin."
Bright – Denotes a fresh, lively tea with a long life left in it.
Brisk – The most “live” characteristic – a term often applied to Indian and Ceylon teas.
Coloury – Indicates a good depth of color and strength.
Cream – A precipitate obtained after cooling – often noticed in iced Assam teas.
Earthy – A taste which can be inherent in leaves from a particular origin. Often used to describe Puerh teas.
Flat – Not fresh.
Point – A bright, acidy and penetrating characteristic of a good black tea.
Strength (or Body) – Substance in the cup.
Taints – Foreign tastes or characteristics present in the taste of the liquor. Taints are usually caused by storing poorly packaged teas near sources of the foreign aromas.
Thin – A weak, light liquor that is utterly lacking in any positive characteristics.