Liquor
Definition
The industry term for brewed tea - the liquid in your cup after steeping. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with alcohol. Professional tasters evaluate liquor for color, clarity, brightness, and depth as key indicators of processing quality and leaf grade.
Why it matters
When you see 'bright amber liquor' or 'pale jade liquor' in tea descriptions, knowing this term prevents confusion. Liquor color and clarity are among the first things professionals assess - a cloudy or dull liquor often signals stale leaves or processing faults before you even taste it.