Chinese Name: Bi Luo Chun

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Leaf:	Long, curly down covered buds and dark green leaves
Infusion:	Thick, bright yellow brew
Aroma:	High, aromatic nutty fragrances
Taste:	Slightly astringent with a sweet and smooth texture

Harvest Season:	Spring 2007
Origin:	Zhe Jiang Province
Processing Method:	Pan Fired
Leaf Form:	One bud, two leaves
Organic Cert:	NOP, EU 2092/91

Description of Tea

Bi Luo Chun, one China’s ten famous teas, was originally harvested on Eastern Mountain in Dong Ting County, Jiangsu Province.  This season we're offering an organic variety cultivated in Zhe Jiang Province.  This green tea's hand crafted leaves made up of the first shoot and adjacent two leaves present high, aromatic nutty aromas and a well rounded sweet flavor.  This is a good quality mid-grade Bi Luo Chun with a reasonable price. 

 

Preferred Method:	Glass Teapot 200ml
Acceptable Method:	Gaiwan 200ml
If You Must:	Teapot
Quantity of Tea:	3-5 grams
Water Temp:	160-180°F, 70-80°C
Infusion Time:	30 seconds first and second brew; increase by 30 seconds each consecutive brew

How to Brew?

The preferred method of brewing is a small glass teapot or a gaiwan.  Glass in particular makes for a wonderful presentation and greater enjoyment of these spectacular tea leaves. Boil water to 160-180° F or 70-80° C and rinse the gaiwan or teapot once.  By rinsing we ensure the teaware is free of any unwanted matter as well as create optimal heat conditions for brewing.  After a thorough rinsing add tea leaves to the vessel.  We suggest 3-5 grams of tea per 200 ml of water. However, these parameters have more to do with personal tastes than any sort of scientific groundings.  The lengths of the infusions are also dependent upon personal preference for either a weaker or stronger infusion.  We suggest starting with shorter infusion times of up to 30 seconds for the first and seconds brews while increasing infusion times by 30 seconds for each consecutive brew.