| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Small to medium-sized leaves, typically green to yellowish-green |
| Shape | Either flat, curled, or twisted (depending on processing) |
| Color | Light green to dark green, sometimes yellowish-green |
| Texture | Smooth, tender, or slightly coarse depending on leaf grade |
| Size | Varies from whole leaves to smaller pieces (broken, fannings, dust) |
| Aroma | Fresh, vegetal, grassy, or sometimes floral, depending on the variety |
| Moisture Content | Typically 3-7% |
| Bulk Density | 0.2 to 0.3 g/cm³ (may vary depending on processing) |
