Table 3.
Sensory evaluation of tea infusions with and without fermentation by M. pilosus
| Attributes1) | NFT2) | FTM3) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | 2.63±0.31NS4) | 2.55±0.37 |
| Aroma | 3.15±0.28b5) | 4.11±0.34a |
| Taste | 2.84±0.37b | 3.95±0.36a |
| Color | 2.78±0.32b | 4.15±0.37a |
| Brightness | 2.85±0.35b | 4.26±0.41a |
| Mouth feel | 2.88±0.45b | 4.25±0.44a |
1)
All attributes were evaluated from very poor (1 point) to very good (5 points).
2,3)
See Fig. 1.
4)
Not significant.
5)
Values are mean±SD of 25 panels, and different superscripts within a row (a,b) indicate significantly different at p<0.05.