Table 1.
The seven representative Taiwanese teas used in this research [7].
| Full Name of Tea | Abbreviation | Classification (Appearance of Dry Tea Leaves) | Fermentation Degree (%) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi-Luo-Chun tea | BLC | Green tea (bright green/curly) | 0 | New Taipei City |
| Wenshan Pouchong tea | WSP | Oolong tea (rich green/curly) | 12–15 | New Taipei City |
| High-mountain tea | HMT | Oolong tea (rich green/hemispherical) | 20–30 | Chiayi County |
| Dong Ding tea | DDO | Oolong tea (rich green/hemispherical) | 20–30 | Nantou County |
| Iron Goddess tea | TGY | Oolong tea (deep green/spherical) | 30–40 | Taipei City |
| Baihao tea | BHO | Oolong tea (multi-hued/spherical) | 60–70 | Hsinchu County |
| Yuchi Sun-Moon-Lake tea | SML | Black tea (dark brown/stretched or twisted) | >90 | Nantou County |