Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun (East Mountain) — Authentic Chinese Green Tea

How to brew Tong Ting Bi Luo Chun perfectly?

Bi Luo Chun is famously tender and delicate.

To protect its microscopic white fuzz and release its sweet floral notes, it requires a unique approach known as the "Top-Drop" method (adding water first, then the leaves).

The Vessel: Beauty vs. Precision

• The Tall Glass: Perfect for watching the mesmerizing "snowstorm" effect as the leaves sink, but it cannot separate the leaves from the water, often leading to over-steeping and bitterness for beginners.

• The Gaiwan: Offers expert control over steeping time, but it completely hides the beautiful visual dance of the leaves.

• Our Recommendation: To get the best of both worlds, we highly recommend our [Glass Tea Infuser]

It gives you a crystal-clear view of the "green snowstorm" while ensuring instant leaf-water separation for a perfectly sweet brew every single time.

The "Top-Drop" Ritual (Using Our Glass Infuser)

• Temperature:

Use 80°C Water. Never use boiling water; these delicate buds are too tender and will instantly turn bitter.

However, if the water is cooler than 80°C, it will fail to fully awaken the tea's signature floral aroma. Precision is key.

• Ratio:

A golden ratio of 1:50. For our 190ml Glass Tea Infuser, use 4g of leaves (adjust proportionally for other sizes).

• Step 1:

Warm the Soul. Rinse your glass infuser with hot water and discard to warm the vessel.

• Step 2:

Water First. Fill the infuser about 80% full with your 80°C water FIRST. (Do not put the tea in yet!).

• Step 3:

The Top-Drop & Snowstorm. Gently sprinkle the dry tea leaves onto the surface of the hot water (Fill them in the inner chamber).

Leave the lid off. Watch as the leaves slowly absorb the water, unroll, and gracefully sink to the bottom like a green snowstorm.

• Step 4:

The Release (1st Brew).

Once most of the leaves have sunk to the bottom, simply lift the inner chamber of the infuser out and rest it on the overturned lid. Enjoy the incredibly floral first sip!

• Step 5: Subsequent Brews

For the 2nd brew, the leaves are already awakened.

Simply pour 80°C water gently down the inner wall of the infuser (avoid hitting the leaves directly).

Let it steep for about 20 seconds, then lift the inner chamber out again. For the 3rd brew and any onward, simply add an extra 10 seconds to each steep.

Master's Tip:

Always leave the lid off during and between brews. Smothering these delicate buds with a lid will "cook" them, ruining the floral aroma.

Protecting the Floral Freshness

Green tea is exceptionally delicate and acts like a "sponge" for odors. Proper storage is non-negotiable for maintaining that vibrant, floral character:

• The Fridge is Best:

To maintain the lush flavor and aroma, we strongly recommend storing your tea in the refrigerator.

• Airtight Seal:

Ensure the bag is perfectly sealed. We highly recommend using a [Tea Bag Sealer] to lock out moisture and persistent fridge odors.

• The Golden Rule (Crucial):

When removing tea from the fridge, wait a while before opening the bag.

Allowing the leaves to reach room temperature prevents condensation from forming on the leaves, which would ruin the tea instantly.

18 Years of Sourcing Excellence

• The Core Terroir: Sourced strictly from the East Mountain (Dongshan) in the Dongting Lake area, Jiangsu Province. This micro-region is the undisputed gold standard for Bi Luo Chun.
  
  

• The Loquat Secret: Our tea bushes are interplanted with native Loquat (Pi Pa) fruit orchards. This unique ecosystem naturally imparts a subtle, highly prized fruity undertone to the tea leaves.
  
  
• Generational Mastery: We strictly bypass factory farms. This batch is hand-picked and traditionally pan-fired by a local artisan family that has preserved their original crafting techniques for generations.
  
  

• VGT Sourcing: For 18 years, Valley Green Tea has been the trusted destination to buy high-quality Chinese green tea online. We select only the harvests that capture the true floral soul and mellow taste of authentic Bi Luo Chun.

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