| Appearance | Small, dried flower buds, reddish-brown |
| Size | 1.2 - 2 cm in length |
| Weight | 0.15 - 0.20 grams per bud |
| Color | Reddish-brown to dark brown |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic, warm, sweet-spicy |
| Flavor | Pungent, spicy, slightly bitter |
| Shape | Nail-like, tapered at both ends |
| Moisture Content | Max 13% |
| Purity | Min 98% (clean, free from foreign matter) |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1% |
| Ash Content | Max 7% |