Green snail - green tea

This is one of the most precious Chinese green teas, the production of which is rather limited. It is made from the finest tea leaf buds picked in the spring. The green leaves, enriched with numerous white tips, are curled into small spirals. Its light yellow infusion releases a breadth of flavours and aromas, ranging from subtle vegetal to fine fruity tones.
Preparation guidelines: Allow 1 teaspoon of tea for each 1.5 dl of water and one more for the teapot. Bring the water to the boil and then let it cool down to 70-80°C. Pour and leave it to infuse for 3-4 mins. Then strain. Suitable for 3 infusions.
Country of origin: China