2025 Pre Qing Ming Dong Shan Bi Luo Chun 洞庭东山碧螺春

Description:
Revered for over a thousand years and famously known in ancient times as the “tea so fragrant it frightens people” (吓煞人香), Biluochun is one of China’s most celebrated spring teas. Our offering comes from the Dong Shan (East Mountain) region of Dongting in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, the birthplace of the original and most prized Biluochun.

This is not just any green tea—it’s the authentic Dongting Dong Shan Biluochun, grown on the eastern slopes of the Dongting mountain range that stretches into the Taihu Lake Peninsula. This region’s misty hills, fertile soil, and proximity to Lake Tai create the ideal microclimate for producing intensely aromatic, delicate teas.

Why It’s Special:
True Origin: Harvested from Dong Shan, considered the top terroir for Biluochun due to its history and ideal growing conditions.
Early Spring Harvest: Picked in the earliest days of spring when the buds are most tender and full of fresh vitality.
Legendary Aroma: The name "Biluochun" (literally “Green Snail Spring”) refers to the tightly rolled shape and early spring harvest. It’s known for its sweet floral aroma, juicy umami, and long, lingering freshness.
Extremely Rare: It takes 60,000–80,000 tiny leaf buds to produce just one pound of finished tea. Harvesting, sorting, and pan-frying are all done by hand with precision and care.

Flavor Profile:

• Aromatic with intense floral and fruity notes

• Velvety texture and clean, sweet finish

• Subtle hints of stone fruit, orchid, and chestnut
  

Origin Details:

• Region: Dong Shan, Dongting, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province

• Altitude: ~300–600 meters

• Cultivar: Local heirloom variety

• Harvest: Early spring (Pre-Qingming)

• Process: Hand-picked, sun-withered, hand-fired in small batches

Packaging Options:

• Available in multiple sizes to suit your needs

• 250g farm-original packaging includes a traceable QR code, allowing you to verify the tea’s origin directly from the tea farm.

• Smaller packages are repacked in-house to ensure freshness and convenience.

Brewing Recommendations:

• Water Temperature: 75–80°C (167–176°F)

• Amount: 2–3g per 150ml

• Steeps: 3–4 infusions