Bi Luo Chun

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Bi Luo Chun, also known as Green Snail Spring, is one of China’s top ten famous teas and is especially prized for its delicate buds and intense fragrance. Picked in early spring, the young leaves are tender, covered with fine white hairs, and carefully hand-rolled into tight spirals.

When brewed, the leaves unfurl gracefully, releasing a bright, clear liquor with a lively floral and fruity aroma. The taste is fresh, smooth, and brisk, with natural sweetness and a lingering, elegant aftertaste.

*All ingredients of this tea are 100% organically grown.

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Bi Luo Chun, also known as Green Snail Spring, is one of China’s top ten famous teas and is especially prized for its delicate buds and intense fragrance. Picked in early spring, the young leaves are tender, covered with fine white hairs, and carefully hand-rolled into tight spirals.

When brewed, the leaves unfurl gracefully, releasing a bright, clear liquor with a lively floral and fruity aroma. The taste is fresh, smooth, and brisk, with natural sweetness and a lingering, elegant aftertaste.

*All ingredients of this tea are 100% organically grown.

  • The name Bi Luo Chun (碧螺春) literally means “Green Snail Spring.” Bi (碧) refers to the emerald-green color of the leaves, Luo (螺) describes their spiral, snail-like curl, and Chun (春) points to the spring harvest. Together, the name reflects both the appearance of the leaves and the season of their production.

  • Bi Luo Chun is one of China’s most celebrated teas, famed for its tender buds, intense fragrance, and refined taste. It is hand-picked early in spring when the leaves are young and delicate, often with one bud and one leaf. The leaves are tiny, yet rich in flavor, producing a liquor that combines freshness, floral aroma, and lingering sweetness.

  • Bi Luo Chun is fresh, smooth, and brisk, with a distinctive floral and fruity aroma. The liquor is bright and clear, with a lively, refreshing sweetness that lingers pleasantly on the palate.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware for Bi Luo Chun:
Use a tall glass or a gaiwan to fully appreciate the tender, down-covered buds as they dance and swirl in the water. Yixing clay teapots are not recommended, as their porous nature may soften the bright and fresh character of this tea.

Water Temperature:
70–80 °C.

Brewing Instructions:

  • Leaf-to-water ratio: 1 g of tea per 50 ml of water (1:50).
    For example, with a 150 ml gaiwan, use about 3 g of tea.

  • First infusion: Steep for about 50 seconds at 70–80 °C, then pour out completely.

  • Subsequent infusions: Increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each round.

This tea can be brewed at least 5 times, each infusion unveiling layers of floral fragrance and refreshing sweetness.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 碧螺春 (Simplified) 碧螺春 (Traditional)

Region: Dongting Mountain, Jiangsu Province, China
Harvest Time: 2024

Description:
Bi Luo Chun, also known as Green Snail Spring, is one of China’s ten most famous teas. It takes its name from the emerald-green color of its leaves, their spiral, snail-like shape, and the spring harvest. Hand-picked early in the season, the delicate buds are covered in fine white hairs and exude a strong floral fragrance. When brewed, the tea yields a bright, clear liquor with a brisk, refreshing taste and a lingering sweetness.

Tasting Profile:
Fresh, smooth, and brisk; floral and fruity fragrance; bright liquor with a natural, lingering sweetness.

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