City: Suzhou
Biluochun is one of China's most famous green teas, grown on Dongting Mountain near Suzhou on the shore of Taihu Lake. With tightly curled tea leaves and rich fruity and floral aroma, Biluochun was highly praised as tribute tea in ancient China. Tea planting and tea trade have supported local farmers for hundreds of years and formed a complete tea culture system deeply integrated into the daily life of Jiangnan literati and ordinary families.
In this tea ceremony session, a professional tea master will introduce the planting, picking and processing of Biluochun tea. You will learn traditional Jiangnan tea brewing steps and etiquette. Participants will observe the tea leaves unfurl in hot water, smell the fragrance and taste the fresh tea liquor. The bilingual tutor will talk about how tea culture was integrated into ancient literati's garden life, as scholars often enjoyed tea while appreciating gardens, paintings and calligraphy.
For adult visitors, this quiet tea tasting brings peace and relaxation after busy sightseeing. For overseas student groups, students can study the agricultural history of the Taihu Lake region and the role of tea in ancient Chinese domestic trade and cultural exchange.
PandaStudyTour prepares high-quality Biluochun tea and traditional tea sets. This tea experience can be paired with Su-style pastry making for a complete Jiangnan tea culture activity.
