Bi Luo Chun is one of China's most famous green teas, renowned for its superior quality and unique flavor. At HOJO, we offer Bi Luo Chun grown without fertilizers or pesticides, providing a clean and clear drinking sensation with lingering aftertaste.
Tai-hu (太湖）
Information about Bi Luo Chun’s Production Area
Bi Luo Chun is produced around Tai-hu (Tai Lake 太湖）, mainly in Dong Ting Shan, Jiangsu Province. This region has a warm and humid climate and fertile soil, making it ideal for tea cultivation. Dong Ting Shan is divided into East Dong Ting Shan and West Dong Ting Shan. East Dong Ting Shan is particularly famous for its high-quality Bi Luo Chun. Also known as “Flower and Fruit Mountain,” East Dong Ting Shan is renowned for its fruit production, including bayberries. Our Bi Luo Chun is sourced from East Dong Ting Shan.
The Advantages of East Dong Ting Shan
The climate of East Dong Ting Shan is warm and humid, with frequent fog in early spring, which imparts a unique fragrance and flavor to the tea leaves. The frequent fog in East Dong Ting Shan helps to moderate daytime temperatures by blocking sunlight, while the ground cools rapidly at night, creating a significant temperature difference. This temperature fluctuation is beneficial for the quality formation of crops, including tea leaves. Additionally, the soil in East Dong Ting Shan is rich in iron, which contributes to the lingering aftertaste of the tea.
Long-Lasting Tea Leaves Grown Without Fertilizers
The tea leaves of Bi Luo Chun are picked when the young buds begin to appear in early spring. This tea is characterized by its curled shape and fine white hairs. The leaves are green, slender, and curled into spirals, which is why it is called “Bi Luo Chun” (Green Spiral Spring). The aroma is refreshing with floral notes, and the taste is smooth with a subtle citrus-like fruitiness.
We source our tea from farms that grow their tea without fertilizers and pesticides. The slow growth of the tea leaves due to fertilizer-free cultivation results in higher cell density, giving the tea a richer taste with long-lasting aftertaste.
Manufacturing Process
The manufacturing process of the tea leaves is very delicate. Freshly hand-picked tea leaves are carefully hand-rolled and then dried at a low temperature of 60-70°C. This process creates the distinctive aroma and flavor of Bi Luo Chun. Especially those produced in East Dong Ting Shan are highly appreciated for their quality and flavor, loved by many tea enthusiasts.