Taiwan Bi Luo Chun

Sanxia, near Taipei, in Taiwan is known for its Old Street,  Zushi Temple and tea.   Historically, Sanxia had always produced some green tea.   Green tea production there was revitalized after 1949 by the demand of those consumers who followed Chiang Kai-shek's nationalists from China to Taiwan.  The main green teas made in Sanxia are Long Jing (Dragon Well) and Bi Luo Chun (Green Snail Spring).

Sanxia Old Street

Zushi Temple

Sanxia's Bi Luo Chun and China's Bi Luo Chun are not alike.  They are produced from two different cultivars.

left: China Biluochun  right: Taiwan Biluochun

Sanxia's Bi Luo Chun comes from Chin Shin Gan Zhi cultivar.   One bud and two leaves are picked in the spring and fall to produce the tea.  This Bi Luo Chun is from a 4th generation tea farmer/maker.

Chin Shin Gan Zhi

JC Tea company - 4th generation tea maker

This tea embodies the characteristics of typical fine Chinese green tea: light vegetal and not grassy.    It is an excellent summer tea.

Sanxia Biluochun

Type:  Green   Producing Country: Taiwan   Preparation:  85°C 2 Min

Dry Leaf:  The dark green twisted leaves are biscuity and fresh.
Wet Leaf:  The leaves smell honey and somewhat floral.
Liquor:      The pale yellow or lime green tea is sweet, smooth, slightly peachy and vegetal.  It is airy and has no bitterness.

Tee Score: 5 out of 5