Batch 113 of the Eco-Cha Tea Club is an early spring Bi Luo Chun Green Tea harvested on March 12, and cured by our ongoing source in the Sanxia District of New Taipei, Taiwan. The leaves are very tender leaf buds that are only about 7-10 days into their growth cycle, with almost no stem material. These delicate buds are still coated with their protective "peach fuzz" micro fibers that will become suspended in the brewed tea, and are an integral aspect of the character and profile of Bi Luo Chun tea.

It's a very vibrant, fresh character of tea with a seamless combination of herbal and vegetal notes. It's just really an elusive flavor profile that has the classic mung bean note which Bi Luo Chun is known for, but also a savory/umami aspect that balances out the mildly bittersweet, bright fresh green notes. Hints of snow peas and snap peas come to mind while sipping this tea.

These very tender leaves brew quite quickly and put forth a substantial brew. We recommend starting with a 1:20 leaf to water ratio. So about 9g of tea leaves for a 180mL teapot. Use 85-90°C water and brew for about 40 seconds. Increase brewing time about 10 seconds with each brew after the second brew. Watch the tasting video for the full scoop!

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