Apperance: the dry leaves are leafty,twist,spiral or crimped in shape Smell:Free from abnormal smells Taste:Brisk,clean,sweet taste Colour of Liquor: Light yellow ---------------------------------------- Loss on drying: ≤7.0% Total ash:4.0-7.0% Water-soluble ash lowest 45% of Total ash Acid insoluble ash < 1.0 % Crude fiber < 16.5 % Extract: ≥32%