Song Luo Tea
Songluo · Pine Nut
Song Luo is one of China's oldest named green teas, from the Huangshan mountains of Anhui.
Flavor Profile
What does Song Luo taste like?
Song Luo is one of China's oldest named green teas, from the Huangshan mountains of Anhui. Its pan-firing and rolling technique, developed in the Ming dynasty, spread across China and is the ancestor of both Japanese sencha processing and many famous Chinese greens. The cup is fresh and grassy with toasted, nutty depth from the hot pan and a clean, slightly sweet finish. Leaves are rolled into tight curls that open slowly.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Anhui (Huangshan), China
Song Luo's Ming-dynasty processing method spread to many regions; the monk method reached Japan in the 17th century, shaping sencha.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Song Luo
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Song Luo
Typical brewed serving
Song Luo is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–35 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Song Luo for?
Experienced drinkers
Better once you've explored a few teas — it rewards a little brewing attention.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with grassy notes — a green tea with grassy, nutty, roasted character.
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FAQ
Song Luo Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Song Luo tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Song Luo tea?
Song Luo is one of China's oldest named green teas, from the Huangshan mountains of Anhui. It is also known as Songluo and Pine Nut.
Does Song Luo tea have caffeine?
Yes. Song Luo is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–35 mg per brewed serving.
What does Song Luo tea taste like?
Song Luo is known for a profile led by Grassy, Nutty, and Roasted, with a medium body.
How do you brew Song Luo tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Song Luo tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Song Luo; its profile centers on Grassy, Nutty, and Roasted.