Long Jing
Also known as Dragon Well, Longjing, West Lake Longjing, Xihu Longjing
A celebrated Chinese green tea from the hills around West Lake in Hangzhou. The leaves are pan-fired by hand, which stops oxidation and presses them into their typical flat, smooth shape.
Taste
Delicate aroma, mellow and gently sweet
How we brew it
80 °C, 3 g per 200 ml, 2 minutes.
Our personal recommendation – adjust it to your taste.
Cultural background
Only tea from a defined area around West Lake may be sold as West Lake Longjing; China has protected the name as a geographical indication since 2001. Tea from elsewhere in Zhejiang may simply be called Longjing.
Where to drink it
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Sources
For everything above except our personal notes.