A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Look for slender, curled dry leaves. Their coiled form differs from the flat leaves of Longjing tea; appearance alone does not establish a packet’s origin or grade.
In the kitchen
Brewed as tea and used to give Biluochun shrimp its tea aroma.
Leaf shape and brewed character vary between batches. The infused leaves may also be used as a garnish in the shrimp dish.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有碧螺春茶吗？
Does this dish contain Biluochun green tea?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
