Pre-QingMing Long Jing | Dragon Well green tea

TASTING NOTES: melon, steamed bock choi, fresh hazelnut

The essence of West Lake — Pre-QingMing Longjing or Dragon Well green tea. This is the new harvest of this year, picked in March, the highest quality Longjing crafted by Sanhecui, a renowned enterprise in the region.

Made from the finest Longjing No. 43 tea leaves, this delightful brew boasts a high aroma and a refreshing taste, with an initial sweetness that gradually gives way to a subtle fragrance. The tea leaves themselves are characterized by their delicate fragrance, straight shape, and smooth texture, with a rich and lasting aroma that is both sweet and refreshing.

Variety: Browse all the teas, Chinese tea, Green tea, Green tea from China, Premium quality tea in Cyprus Origin: West Lake, Xi Hu, China

€20.00

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The special name of this Chinese green tea refers to an ancient village 'Dragon Well' southwest of the 'West Lake'. This picturesque lake is loved by Chinese and foreign tourists for its leisurely charm, and it's the symbol of Hangzhou, China. It's surrounded by little pagoda-topped hills and wonderful bridges. To some, the West Lake is considered a representation of the classical beauty of China.

Produced for more than 1000 years in this area of China, this tea possesses four qualities that set it above other teas: emerald green color, aromatic flavor, overall appearance, and crisp and refreshing taste.

The harvest time for Dragon Well tea is a short six weeks, with the first two weeks producing the superior-grade teas. Once picked, the loose tea leaves must be hand-roasted the same day. A roaster uses his or her bare hands in order to feel both the heat and the dryness of the leaves. Once roasted, the leaves are ready for immediate consumption.

Tea Province

Tea Region

Harvest Year

Tea Season

Zhejiang, China

West Lake, Xi Hu (10 m)

2023

Spring

Mr. Wu Li
📍 Mei Jia Wu village, Xi Hu, China

Tea character

Leaf
wheatgrass, hay

Cup
fresh-cut wheatgrass, roasted hazelnut, dried buds

Flavor
unripened wild strawberry, green coffee, roasted chestnut

How to brew

Temperature

Tea amount

Water amount

Steeping time

80 °C

5 gram

100ml

20 sec (add 5 sec per steep for at least 3 steeps)

Temperature

Tea amount

Water amount

Steeping time

80 °C

3 gram

500ml

40 sec

In the classic "grandpa style" of brewing Longjing green tea, one simply places a few leaves in a regular drinking glass, pours in hot water (80 °C), and enjoys! Let the glass uncovered to allow the steam to escape gracefully.

Du'sha tea jars

This chic and modern violet glass jar is perfect for tea storage and wonderfully sustainable. The glass is specially treated to protect natural products like herbs, spices, and tea from harmful sunlight, heat, and humidity. You can wash it by hand or in the dishwasher and reuse it indefinitely.

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