Biluochun is one of China's top ten tea brands. It is spiral in form and green in color. Xinhua recently released three videos on Biluochun, presenting the amazing life story of the small tea leaves in Suzhou. Let's follow two passionate tea lovers Zekrollah Aflatuni and Adele Koekemoer to feel the charm of Biluochun.
Biluochun is a kind of green tea exclusively grown in Dongting Mountain, Suzhou. It has light taste and delicate aroma. "Bi" (碧, green) refers to the color of the tea leaves; "luo" (螺, snail) depicts how the tea leaves are rolled, just like snail meat; "chun" (春, spring) represents the best time to taste the tea.
For most consumers, tea is a well-known daily beverage, which has lots of varieties with unique features. Only by serving the tea in a special way, can we enjoy its appearance, aroma and taste perfectly. For more, you can have a glimpse in Ep.1: Why do we serve Biluochun in glass cups in China?
If you are curious about how these leaves turn into beverage, you can get the answer in Ep.2: From green leaves to beverage: explore tea-making in Suzhou.
Green leaves are also "gold" leaves, as the tea industry has brought tens of billions of dollars. As the Chinese traditional tea-making techniques were inscribed on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list, check out the latest story: Small leaves on bigger stage.
