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Pi Lo Chun

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Description

Green tea from the Fujian province of China. Pi Lo Chun (sometimes written biluochun) translates as 'green snail spring' a reference to this tea's distinctive spiral-shaped leaves. It is produced in the short span of time between the Spring Equinox (end of March) and Clear Brightness (early April). Our 'Choral Pi Lo Chun' tea is made from the finest tender buds, gathered and processed exclusively by hand.

Story

Pi Lo Chun translates as 'green snail spring.' The Green Snail refers to the name of the mountains where this fine tea grows. The Spring part was added later by a Machurian Emperor who thought the original name of 'smell so great it will scare you to death' a bit misplaced. Pi Lo Chun is among the more famous of Chinese tea varieties, with a long history of being offered to the Emperor in tribute, along with the yearly payment of taxes. Its output is restricted by a very short harvest season: from the Spring Equinox (end of March) to Clear Brightness (early April).

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 8
 | Neutral: 34
Positive: 184
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Alejandro M.
Feb 1st '12

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"This really blew my mind. I adored this very very very very much. I brewed a pot and put it my thermos and took to work and it made my morning. Floral and smooth and gorgeous!"
[ 2 mins @ 185°F ]

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Michaela S.
Feb 1st '12

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"I really did not like this tea. Smelling it in the bag, it smells OK. Not good, but not horrible. Once it was in the pot and the water was poured in - I knew I was in for trouble. 'This tea is going to be awful,' I told my husband, when I poured him a cup. He said, 'Y' know, a friend once told me a story of a green tea he had. He said, 'y' know how urinal cakes smell? Well, this is how this tea tastes.' And now I know what he meant.' Definitely not kind words for this tea, but my sentiments exactly. It's very unfortunate, as I do love green teas."

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Casey K.
Jan 29th '12

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"To me this seems like a mix of white monkey and Jasmine 12-which is fine bc it is so good! It is light yet has a wonderfule taste. This was a great addition to Adagio Tea. "

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Lindsey M.
Jan 29th '12

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"Yum! I enjoy this full flavored green tea that has subtle floral tones."
[ 5 mins @ 180°F ]

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Roxanne C.
Jan 17th '12

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"I received this as a free sample, but it was far too light and bland, personally."

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Bart .
Jan 13th '12

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"this tea contained a high degree fine particles which translated to a lot of particles in the final cup. lightly smoky yet fresh and clean. the fine particulate matter was a distraction."
[ 2 mins @ 180°F ]

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