Brewing Steps of the Famous Chinese Bi Luo Chun Green Tea

Aug 31
10:21

2017

Karina Garcia

Karina Garcia

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Bi Luo Chun is a non-fermented green tea it keeps the natural antioxidants and vitamins that are found in tea. The production process of Bi Luo Chun involves using traditional techniques such as frying tea leaves at high heat to destroy enzymes and inhibit oxidization. Each sip of Bi Luo Chun has a smooth, mellow and fruity texture that leaves a floral aroma.

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Bi luo chun is a Green Teathat is also one of the 10 Chinese famous teas. Bi luo chun is famous in the world for its beautiful appearance,Brewing Steps of the Famous Chinese Bi Luo Chun Green Tea Articles bright color, strong fragrance and mellow taste. And it is just after Dragon Well.

 

Step 1

According to the volume of the vessel you will use, prepare tea leaves at a proportion of some 1:50. For 100ml water, 3-5g tea is needed. Decide the amount according to your own taste preference.

  

Step2

Warm the glass with boiling water(optional). Then pour into boiling water to 2/3 glass volume. Wait for several minutes until the boiled water cool down to 75-80ÚC.

 

Note:

Vessel: A small cup, glass, or a mug.

Water temperature: It is important to wait until water cool down to 75-80ÚC or the delcate tea leaves would be scorched by too hot water.

 

Step3

Put into the tea leaves. You may sway the glass in a gentle movement to let all leaves moisten and sink down. It is time to enjoy the fragrance and the scene of all tea shoots standing straight in the water.

 

Step4

Start drinking after 1.5 to 3 minutes, when most leaves sink to the bottom of the cup.

 

Note:

If leaves don’t sink, it’s probably due to low water temperature. Wave them away with a fork for the first infusion, and then use hotter water for the second infusion.

 

Drink till there is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of liquor, and then pour in more hot water for the next infusion. Repeat brewing the tea for a few more times.

 

If the tea is too bitter, reduce the temperature of the water. Basically, you’ll want to keep experimenting until you come up with the perfect brew for your particular taste.

 

Biluochun can be a little difficult to get outside of China. You may find it in a specialty tea shop or through some online vendors.