Originating from the Dongting mountains in Jiangsu province, this renowned Chinese green tea boasts an auspicious history as a tribute tea to the imperial court. Named for its unique appearance, Bi Luo Chun—meaning “Green Snail Spring”—is expertly crafted into tight spiral curls, which are covered in silver-white tea down (hao mao). The pale yellow infusion of this 2025 early spring, Pre-Qingming selection is fresh and fragrant, offering sugarcane-sweet vegetal notes complemented by toasty hints of chestnut. A full, silky mouthfeel sets the stage for the delicate vegetal flavor, enriched by a honeyed sweetness and subtle whispers of melon. The smooth finish lingers with a refreshing, crisp clarity.
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The festival of Chingming (Qingming) is a 2,500 year old tradition in which people visit the burial sites of their ancestors to pay respect. It is significant in Chinese tea culture because it serves as a demarcation between a distinct pre-Chingming plucking period and the subsequent plucking period occurring after the festival date (usually around April 5). Pre-Chingming teas are prized for their delicacy and subtle, fresh nuances.
