From Dongting’s mist to your cup
This lot was selected by Zhou Xiang during a March 2026 sourcing trip to Dongting Mountain on the shores of Lake Tai. He walked the gardens of the Wang family, who have tended this plot for four generations, plucking only the tips that appear in the week before Qingming. The slope faces east, catching the first morning light and keeping the leaves tender and aromatic. Zhou worked directly with the family to fine-tune the pan-firing temperature — a critical step that locks in the tea’s signature downy appearance and chestnut sweetness. The leaves are processed within hours of picking, ensuring the fresh green character remains vibrant. The resulting tea is a masterclass in balance: rich enough to satisfy, yet delicate enough to reveal another layer with every infusion. For Zhou, this Bì Luó Chūn represents the essence of spring — fleeting, bright, and endlessly nuanced.