“It’s been a while since I’ve even thought of this one and SoccerMom inspired me with one of her recent posts. It’s always difficult to measure out the leaves for this one. They’re all curly and...” Read full tasting note
“My palate for greens is getting more refined. I can taste in this tea the elements in other greens that people like very much. It’s grassy, almost buttery, with a medium-high level of astringency,...” Read full tasting note
“Brewed 5g in 165ml water at 75 degrees C in a glazed ceramic gaiwan. Got two nearly identical infusions using the same parameters one after another. Tons of down. Shredded green wood dry fragrance...” Read full tasting note
This tea has a very interesting name – Bi Luo Chun literally translates to “Spring Snail Shell”. It was orginally called Xia Si Ren Xiang, which generally means “astounding fragrance” but was later renamed by the Qing Emperor after it was selected as an Imperial Tribute Tea. Bi Luo Chun tea is famous throughout China and is second in popularity only to Long Jing tea. Its affordable price and refreshing, clean taste make it a popular everday Green tea.
To ensure its authenticity, we will provide a coded anti-fake label issued by China’s Quality Control Department (for 100 grams and above only). This tea is certified organic by COFCC China.
Other names:
Pi Lo Chun, Spring Snail Shell
Taste:
The fragrance and taste of this tea is of sweet vegetal note. The taste subtle and clean with a hint sweet refreshing vegetal aftertaste.
Appearance:
The tea leaves are partly covered with white down and slightly curled and the infusion has a bright yellow color.
Origin:
Dong Ting, Jiang Su Province
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