Oolong Tea - From the Chinese wu-lung, meaning "black dragon." A semi-fermented tea of fine quality, traditionally hand-rolled and fired in baskets over pits containing red hot charcoal. Originally from China, now also from Taiwan (Formosa).

Orthodox - The traditional rolling table method of tea production that maximizes large leaf grades and gives good aroma and flavour.

Pan Fired - A kind of green tea that is dried in iron pans over charcoal fires.

Pingsuey - A type of China green tea. The word "pingsuey" actually means "ice water."

Pinheads - Small shotty gunpowder green teas.

Plain - Term used to describe dull liquor often with a rather sour taste.

Point - Attractive brightness and acidity of liquor.

Pungent - Pleasantly astringent in the mouth.

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