Linking chemical profiles to sensory quality: Insights into color and taste formation in purple leaf tea infusions

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• Purple leaf tea infusions exhibit distinct sensory qualities linked to their chemical profiles, influencing taste and color.
• Chemical analysis identifies key compounds that correlate with the preferred sensory characteristics of purple leaf tea.
• Observational analysis across various tea infusion types demonstrates a connection between specific chemicals and sensory attributes.
• These findings highlight the importance of chemical composition in developing teas with enhanced flavor and color, supporting quality improvements.