Tianjian: Pressed from first-grade dark tea leaves, it has a dark, glossy appearance, a fresh aroma, a rich flavor, an orange-yellow liquor, and yellowish-brown tea leaves.

Gongjian: Pressed from second-grade dark tea leaves, it has a dark brownish appearance, a pure aroma, a mellow flavor, a slightly orange-yellow liquor, and dark yellowish-brown tea leaves.

Shengjian: Pressed from third-grade dark tea leaves, it has a dark brown appearance, a plain aroma with a slight smoky note, a strong but slightly astringent flavor, a dark brown liquor, and coarse, dark brown tea leaves.