Botanical Dossier
Bi Luo Chun vs Huangshan Maofeng
Bi Luo Chun
Green Tea · China
Fruity · Sweet · Fresh
Huangshan Maofeng
Green Tea · China
Floral · Fresh · Nutty
| Attribute | Bi Luo Chun | Huangshan Maofeng |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Green Tea | Green Tea |
| Origin | China | China |
| Region | Jiangsu | Anhui |
| Flavor | Fruity · Sweet · Fresh | Floral · Fresh · Nutty |
| Body | Light | Light |
| Caffeine | Medium (~20–40 mg) | Medium (~20–40 mg) |
| Oxidation | Low | Low |
| Roast | None | Low |
| Brewing temp | 75–80°C | 75–80°C |
| Steep time | 2–3 min | 2–3 min |
| Re-steep | 2–3 times | 2–3 times |
Sensory Dissection
Flavor
Bi Luo Chun
Bi Luo Chun is a curled green tea from Dongting mountain near Lake Tai, named for its snail-like rolled shape. The tiny leaves brew a delicate cup with pronounced fruity sweetness and a fresh, grassy edge. A subtle natural fruitiness — often compared to stone fruit — comes through alongside a soft floral lift and a silky, light body.
Huangshan Maofeng
Huangshan Maofeng grows in the misty Yellow Mountains of Anhui and ranks among China's famous historical teas. The downy leaves brew a clear, fresh cup with floral orchid notes, a light chestnut sweetness, and a crisp mineral finish. The body is soft and the aftertaste clean, with a gentle orchid aroma that lingers.
Preparation Protocol
Brewing
Bi Luo Chun
- Water temperature
- 75–80°C
- Leaf to water
- 3g / 250ml
- Steep time
- 2–3 min
- Re-steep
- 2–3 times
Huangshan Maofeng
- Water temperature
- 75–80°C
- Leaf to water
- 3g / 250ml
- Steep time
- 2–3 min
- Re-steep
- 2–3 times
Biochemistry
Caffeine
Bi Luo Chun
Medium caffeine — roughly 20–40 mg per brewed serving
A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.
Huangshan Maofeng
Medium caffeine — roughly 20–40 mg per brewed serving
A moderate, steady lift without an intense spike.
Craft & Microclimate
Origin
Bi Luo Chun
China · Jiangsu
Genuine Dongting Bi Luo Chun comes from Jiangsu, where tea bushes grow among fruit trees.
Huangshan Maofeng
China · Anhui
The Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) range provides the cool, foggy microclimate behind this tea.
Curator's Recommendation
Which one might you prefer?
There is no superior tea here — only distinct sensory journeys. Use your flavor memory and current mood to choose.
Choose Bi Luo Chun if you like:
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Fresh
Choose Huangshan Maofeng if you like:
- Floral
- Fresh
- Nutty
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