Originally called “Xia Sha Ren Xiang”, this green tea was renamed as Bi Luo Chun (碧螺春) by Emperor Kangxi in 1675. It is characterised by its tightly-rolled up dark green leaves with white hairy appearance.
Dongting Bi Luo Chun is selected from tender leaf tips of young buds harvested in the early morning from March till end of spring season. It gives a fruity taste with strong floral aroma.
To enjoy the full flavour of Dongting Bi Luo Chun:
- Boil water and cool it to a temperature around 85oC. Never use boiling water!!!
- Rinse teapot** and cups with the hot water.
- Add 3g of tea leaves in pot and add some hot water to rinse tea leaves.
- Pour in 40ml of hot water and swirl the tea leaves in the pot for about 20 seconds.
- Add in 80ml hot water to the teapot. Steep for another 3min prior to drinking.
**:Best to use glass or porcelain teapot
