Bi Luo Chun is one of China’s most prestigious green teas, famously nicknamed "Scary Fragrance" for its remarkably intense natural aroma.
Harvested in early spring before the Qingming festival, this Bi Luo Chun features tender, young tea buds covered in a delicate silver down. The leaves are crafted using time-honored traditional pan-firing methods—expertly roasted, rolled, and shaped into tight, snail-like curls.
Cultivated in unique orchards where tea trees grow alongside fruit trees, the leaves naturally absorb a distinct fruity and floral essence. This exceptional, pure green tea delivers a beautifully complex flavor profile, capturing the crisp, refreshing essence of spring in a sophisticated daily cup.
Top: An inviting aroma of toasted chestnut blended with subtle, delicate wild orchid.
Heart: A vibrant, crisp, and full-bodied green tea texture paired with a refreshing hint of fresh stone fruits.
Finish: A clean, velvety, and long-lasting natural sweetness that leaves the palate completely refreshed.
The history of Bi Luo Chun began in China’s Tang Dynasty and peaked during the Qing Dynasty. It was originally nicknamed "Scary Fragrance" (Xia Sha Ren Xiang) due to its remarkably intense natural aroma, shaped by a unique orchard ecosystem where tea leaves grow alongside fruit trees.
Legend has it that during an imperial tour of southern China, the Kangxi Emperor tasted the brew and renamed it "Bi Luo Chun" (Green Snail Spring)—a poetic nod to its jade-green color, snail-like curls, and vibrant spring essence. This exceptional craft was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2011 and was recognized on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2022.
