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How to Brew Bi Luo Chun(Green Snail Spring)
　　　　　　　　　- Introduction of Top-putting Brewing Method

There are three frequently used methods for brewing premium loose leaf tea in China. For tender bud tea such as Bi Luo Chun, top-putting method is your first choice as it can greatly minimize the chance of leaves being scorched even if water temperature is a bit high. The method is easy and convenient

		Step 1 According to the volume of the vessel you will use, prepare tea leaves at a proportion of some 1:50. For 100ml water, 3-5g tea is needed. Decide the amount according to your own taste preference.
		Step2 Warm the glass with boiling water(optional). Then pour into boiling water to 2/3 glass volume. Wait for several minutes until the boiled water cool down to 75-80˚C. Note: Vessel: A small cup, glass, or a mug. Water temperature: It is important to wait until water cool down to 75-80˚C or the delcate tea leaves would be scorched by too hot water.
		Step3 Put into the tea leaves. You may sway the glass in a gentle movement to let all leaves moisten and sink down. It is time to enjoy the fragrance and the scene of all tea shoots standing straight in the water.
		Step4 Start drinking after 1.5 to 3 minutes, when most leaves sink to the bottom of the cup. Note: If leaves don’t sink, it’s probably due to low water temperature. Wave them away with a fork for the first infusion, and then use hotter water for the second infusion. Drink till there is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of liquor, and then pour in more hot water for the next infusion. Repeat brewing the tea for a few more times.

See Also:

• Yellow Tea
• Dark Tea
• Oolong Tea
• Pu-erh Tea
• Chinese Tea
• How to brew yellow Tea
• How to brew loose leaf Tea
• How to brew gongfu oolong tea
• How to brew Bi Luo Chun- Introduction of Top-putting Brewing Method
• How to brew Longjing Tea- Introduction of Middle-putting Brewing Method