Often a very recently picked self-drinking tea that is exceptionally alive in the cup. This character is ephemeral and sometimes develops into a rounder, more mellow quality with age.

Exceptional ‘aliveness' indicative of a recently picked tea.  Age may change this in some fine teas to a rounder, more mellow cup.

Often a very recently picked self-drinking tea that is exceptionally alive in the cup. See new. This character is ephemeral and sometimes develops in to a rounder, mellower quality with age.

Showy; gay; gaudy; as, a flashy dress.

tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

Fiery; vehement; impetuous.

Dazzling for a moment; making a momentary show of brilliancy; transitorily bright.

(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

Without taste or spirit.