- tannin tannin
Used mainly in wine tasting, tea descriptions, or skincare contexts to refer to the astringent compound found in plants.
この赤ワインはタンニンが強い。
Kono akawain wa tannin ga tsuyoi.
This red wine has strong tannins.
お茶のタンニンが渋みを出す。
Ocha no tannin ga shibumi o dasu.
The tannin in tea produces astringency.
⚖️ Often confused with 'カフェイン' (caffeine), but tannin is about bitterness/astringency, not stimulation.
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