The Bi Luo Chun San Xia Pre-Qingming Green Tea is produced in Taiwan following traditional processing: tea leaves are harvested every 10-14 days, keeping only the youngest buds. The leaves are distinguished by their deep green color, giving each infusion a clear liquor with a pleasant floral scent. The infusion has a fairly rich flavor profile, from which sweet, floral and herbal nuances emerge.
Tasting - Sight and Smell
The leaves of this Bi Luo Chun San Xia Pre-Qingming, whole and medium-sized, are dark and military green in color, richly covered with silvery buds of soft bai hao. The shape is rolled and curled, more distended than other Bi Luo Chun whose leaves have a true snail shape. Once infused, they spread delicate and sweet plant aromas, reminiscent of asparagus tips, as well as floral notes and a hint of toast. In the cup, the liquor is yellow-green, light in color, bright and clear.
Tasting Notes
GONG FU CHA
The first infusion of Bi Luo Chun San Xia Pre-Qingming has a silky body and sweet notes of steamed carrot. Despite the delicacy of this first infusion, a slight umami is already present and there is a fresh floral note on the finish. With the second infusion, the vegetal hint becomes more pronounced and the umami also intensifies, with hints of asparagus and spinach tips and a very noticeable smoothness on the palate. With the third and following infusions, the fresh floral note remains present, accompanying here also some roasted hints. The vegetal notes and umami become more attenuated but remain in perfect balance with the floral freshness. Completely absent is astringency and bitterness
TO THE WEST
The first sip of Bi Luo Chun San Xia Pre-Qingming has an umami and vegetal opening with notes of asparagus, sweet corn and butter carrots. At the heart, notes of jackdaws and flat beans appear, sweet and savory together. The finish is surprisingly floral and fresh, with notes of wild flowers. The body is enveloping and smooth, the aromatic range complex but balanced. A delicate and lovable tea, devoid of any bitterness or astringency until the end.
Location of origin
San Xia, Taiwan
Infusion method of Bi Luo Chun San Xia Green Tea Pre-Qingming
We strongly recommend infusing Bi Luo Chun San Xia Green Tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan with a capacity of about 150 ml. By following this preparation, with 5 grams of leaves, multiple infusions can be made that are useful to feel all the flavors of the tea to the fullest.
After a quick rinse of the leaves with water at a temperature of 75°C, an initial infusion of 30 seconds can be made, and then, keeping the water at the same temperature, the product can be continued to be exploited by adding more to water and increasing the previous infusion time by about 10 seconds (30 - 40 - 50...).
This tea has a longevity of 5-6 infusions.
For a more classic preparation according to the Western style we recommend 3 grams of leaves in a 200 ml cup with water at 75°C for an infusion time of 2-3 minutes.
For a better tasting experience we suggest that you strain the infusion as soon as the set steeping time is over. Our suggested infusion timings, however, can also be slightly modified to your liking to achieve a more or less intense taste.
We recommend storing in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Benefits of green tea
The category of green tea is always the most named when it comes to beneficial properties.
In fact, compared to other types of tea, the particularly young and tender leaves from which Bi Luo Chun San Xia Green Tea is made have a high concentration of useful molecules that are easily assimilated by our bodies.
The main benefits of green tea infusion come from the presence of antioxidants, amino acids and caffeine. The action of these elements can lead to a lowering of blood sugar, a reduction in cellular aging and a reduced sense of fatigue during the day.
Green tea therefore, if taken consistently, proves to be a good ally for our body but it is still recommended not to overdo it to prevent the intake of too much caffeine.
Discover all the benefits on our blog: Benefits of Green Tea
