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pi lo chun tea
The Chinese emperor, Kang Xi, is famous for many things. He was China's longest ruling emperor (61 years) having ascended the throne at age seven. He established a standard Chinese dictionary known as the Kangxi dictionary. He had 64 consorts, 24 surviving sons and 12 surviving daughters. To tea connisseurs the Emperor Kang Xi is most well known for naming pi lo chun or green snail tea. When you steep pi lo chun the name becomes evident. As the tea leaves unfurl in the hot water they resemble tiny green...
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Pi Lo Chun
“Spiral Green Jade”. slightly sweet, yellowish green infusion. Green tea for special and delicate occasions.
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Our Pi Lo Chun Royal is from the Fujian province of China. It is hand processed and consisted of the finest tender buds. Pi Lo Chun is also known as "green snail spring" which is refered to its distinctive spiral shaped leaves. This unique tea is produced in a very short span between March and April. Yieds a bright, delicate, sweet flavor.
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This is the classic and refreshing Pi Lo Chun green tea, so famous in China. Our offering is a slightly longer leaf with plenty of white tips and at a very reasonable price.
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The name means “Green Snail Spring” and the tea is planted amid peach, apricot, and plum trees that are in full bloom when the tender new shoots unfold and absorb the wonderful aroma. Sweet and smooth. A wonderful green tea for all occasions.
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Top quality tea from Taiwan. The dark and curly leaf is hand picked for just the leaf and the bud. It takes 60,000-80,000 leaf bud sets to produce one pound of Pi Lo Chun. When infused the leaves slowly fall down like snowflakes. Brews a light liquor with a clean smooth finish. Sweet and refreshing with an excellent weight on the mouth - reminiscent of white peaches.
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Pi Lo Chun
This is a mild green tea with a slightly astringent aftertaste. It has a nice herby flavor and slightly floral aroma. It is a light tea, almost like a white tea. A delightful green tea that is well known in China.
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Green tea from Jiangsu Province. "Green Spiral of Spring," Pi Lo Chun is by definition a spring bud tea of considerable renown. A wonderful sweet aroma emanates from the dry leaves which, when steeped, produce a well rounded and fragrant tea. A special tea to compliment a special time.
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153118 This easy-drinking tea has a tightly rolled leaf resembling gunpowder and a distinctive smoky taste. The brew is light green to pale yellow. 153118 This tea is packaged in a convenient resealable pouch .
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Description Health Benefits Brewing From the Fujian province of China, we bring you Pi Lo Chun. This rare tea was so good that it caught the eye of the great 17th century Emperor of China KangxI. Its distinctive curled leaves reminded him of the whorled shell of a snail, so he called it Pi Lo Chun or "Spring Green Snail". Hand-picked from only mid-march to the beginning of April, this is a truly special tea, magnificent in both its mild, delicate flavor and for its odd habit of floating during infusion...
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The Chinese emperor, Kang Xi, is famous for many things. He was China's longest ruling emperor (61 years) having ascended the throne at age seven. He established a standard Chinese dictionary known as the Kangxi dictionary. He had 64 consorts, 24 surviving sons and 12 surviving daughters. To tea connisseurs the Emperor Kang Xi is most well known for naming pi lo chun or green snail tea.
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The water used to steep this tea should be about 175-195°F or 80-90°C. Use about 1 tablespoon (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 ml) of water. A steeping time of about 2-3 minutes with more or less time is recommended depending on desired concentration. As a rough guide, the higher the temperature of the water or the greater the amount of leaves used, the shorter the steeping time should be. To enjoy the tea leaves falling like snowflakes, fill a clear glass or ceramic cup with...
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The name, which means green snail spring, describes the color and spiral curl in the small green tea leaves that are Pi Lo Chun and the fact that this tea is only harvested in spring. Lots of tips, spicy, aromatic with a golden cup.
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This non-fermentation tea is picked up from central tea plantation of China. It is light green color with fresh odor. Contains natural Vitamin C and many kinds of amino acid. Do not add sugar, so you can enjoy its natural sweetness. Directions: Warm the teapot first and then add tea leafs (3-6 grams) together with boiling water (150 - 300 C). Wait at least three minutes, and you can enjoy the tea with excellent color, fragrance, and taste.
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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 bid 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...
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Jade Spring / Pi Lo Chun Green Tea 1 lb: V
The phrase 'Black Tea' is used as a generic name for all Camelia sinensis teas. The major Black Tea types, from the traditional black tea evergeen (Camellia sinensis), classified according to processing method, include: fermented, or black, tea, producing an amber-coloured, full-flavoured beverage without bitterness; semi-fermented, or oolong, producing a slightly bitter, light brownish-green liquid; and unfermented, or green, tea, resulting in a mild, slightly bitter, pale greenish-yellow beverage.
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Grown in the mountains of Dongting just west of Shanghai, this famed tea seems to have absorbed the fragrance of the peach, plum and apricot trees surrounding the mist-covered gardens. The pale green tea - formerly called "Astounding Fragrance" has a delicate peach fragrance and unique aroma. While there are many imitations on the market, the real Pi Lo Chun is very rare and the demand far exceeds the supply. This tea is only produced in the spring and is entirely handmade with just the...
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Pi Lo Chun is one of the China famous green tea. Its leaves, fine and curied like shells, are full of white tips, reminiscent of snowflakes dancing in the sky. Its delicate fragrance assails your nostrils and the taste is elegantly satisfying. The infused leaves are tender and evenly curied up. It is indeed a tea of the highest quality.
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TT61: Formosa Green Pi Lo Chun TT61T: 60g tin
This interesting alternative to the China variety is a good value for an everyday green tea. The bold leaves yield a full-bodied, slightly pungent liquor with flowery notes, fruity accents, and a slightly sweet finish.
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This tea is grown in the mountains of Tung Ting, in close proximity to peach and apricot trees. This attributes to the subtle peachy aroma and delicate infusion. You will also notice the downy leaves resembling tiny snails. Infusion imparts a delicate, fruity, sweet infusion. Nectar in a cup..mmm.
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A world famous tea. Look closely and you will see what appear to be small snails. These tiny hair-covered spirals contain only the bud and one leaf. The bushes are grown near to peach and apricot trees, which lend a slightly fruity liquor to the already sweet and smooth infusion.
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Grown among peach, apricot and plum trees, the young leaves absorb the fruit blossom fragrance. Carefully plucked and rolled by hand. Light yellow-green infusion, slightly sweet on the palate.
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