SUMMARY
Type: Green Tea
Origin: Wulingshan, Hunan, China
Grassy, Nutty, Light floral
Spring Snail (aka Bi Luo Chun) is a light and refreshing Green tea that's like drinking spring in a cup. Grown in Wulingshan, Hunan, this may not be the typical region that you'll find Bi Luo Chun Green teas grown in, but it has produced a wonderful tea nonetheless.
TASTING NOTES
A light to medium strength Green tea that has an aroma of fresh cut grass with light orchid hints, grassy and slightly nutty flavour notes with a light bitter bite towards the end.
PREPARATION NOTES
Teapot steep (preferred method)
4g per 300ml of water
80 – 85 degrees Celsius
2mins per infusion (up to 2 infusions)
Gong-Fu style
4g per 150ml of water 80 – 85 degrees Celsius 10 - 20secs per infusion (up to infusions)
Cold Brew
8g per 500ml of water Cold water 7-8 hrs in the fridge
STORAGE
Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.
