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Etymology: “Bi Luo Chin” translates to “Green Snail Spring”
Other Names: Xia Sha Ren Xiang, Pi Luo Chin
Origin: China, Jiangsu Province
Harvest: Spring 2010
Taste: Zero astringency, very light and sweet.
Behind the Leaf: The lightly curled, down covered leaves give it the name “snail” as the curled leaves are meant to mimic the shape of a snail’s shell.
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