§ 1220.62 - Testing quality of infused leaf.

In order to test the quality of the infused leaf in comparison with the standard, a second drawing should be made of double weight. Before pouring off the water, examine for an excess of “floaters” (woody stems which remain floating after the leaf is thoroughly infused) to determine whether they are in sufficient quantity to reduce the quality of the infusion below that of the standard. After pouring off the water the infused leaf should be taken out so as to exhibit the lower side which rested against the cup. Should the mass show a larger quantity of exhausted or decayed leaf than the standard, it affords sufficient evidence to be judged inferior in quality and consequently to be rejected.