This is a light green tea that has a wonderful mixture of sweetness, vegetal flavors, and a bit of smoke. Bi Lo Chun comes from the tiny Dongting peninsula in Jiangsu Province. It is the most northernly grown tea in China. Our source, who calls himself Water, makes sure we get the best!
Ingredients
Green tea.
Mike's Rating
1Briskness
2Body
2Aroma
Details:Bi Lo Chun, a green tea from Jiangsu Province, China, offers pronounced roasted vegetal flavors of grilled endive with a somewhat bitter bite. You'll enjoy its charming floral and citrus flavors.
Dry Leaves:A mixture of dark green, almost bluish gray, spiraled, wiry filaments coated in fuzzy yellow down.
Liquor:Pale green, slightly cloudy from the down.
Aroma:Light and sweet, with the roasted sweetness of brown sugar and a vegetal base note. There are baked notes from drying the leaves on a hot wok.
Flavors:The faintest hint of flowers is nearly matched by the roasted vegetal flavor.
Caffeine Level:Caffeinated
Body:Light-bodied, slightly brisk. The briskness dries the mouth slightly.
Brewing Time:3 minutes
Brewing Temp:175º
Origin
Zhejiang
Cultivar Local small leaf, 250 years old
Harvest March
Elevation ~1000', Suzhou Dongshan
Zhejiang
Jiangsu, located on the eastern coast of China, is one of the country's most vibrant and economically significant provinces. Bordered by the Yellow Sea to the east, Jiangsu is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, including the Yangtze River, which traverses the province, and its numerous lakes and waterways. The capital city, Nanjing, is rich in history and culture, serving as an ancient capital for several Chinese dynasties. Jiangsu is a hub of industry and innovation, with cities like Suzhou and Wuxi playing key roles in China's manufacturing and technological advancements. Suzhou, famous for its classical gardens and canals, is often referred to as the "Venice of the East." The province is also a leader in education, housing many top-tier universities and research institutions.
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