Long Jing is an absolute classic Chinese green tea. It comes from the West Lake (Xi Hu) region of the Zhejiang province. In times as early as the Qing Dynasty, it was designated the Emperor’s Tea. People from all over China love Dragon’s Well, and prices for the teas picked from the earliest havests reach astronomical prices in tea markets.
This tea is consumed all over China. Due to its popularity, the tea known as Long Jing, is today produced in various Chinese provinces, as well as in Taiwan and India. However, in China it is often said that genuine Long Jing has to come from around the Hangzhou region of the Zhejiang province; the giant city where we find the famous West Lake.
Ok, so what is special about it? Well… quite a lot! We are soon planning to write a comprehensive article about this tea, but in practice it’s enough to simply try this tea. Our Dragon’s Well is full of the great qualities typical of this tea type; a characteristically nutty aftertaste, a sweet infusion and a lovely, cloudy body. Long Jing just has to be tasted.
We were able to find a great source of this tea, and as a result, we’re offering a high-quality product at a great price. The leaves of our Long Jing are characteristically glossy with yellowy-green tints. Additionally, they aren’t excessively overgrown and remain almost fully preserved. Most importantly, they smell and taste amazing!
*Unsurprisingly, you can buy this tea at almost any price range;even here in Poland, we can find it from a couple of dozen to a few hundred zloty for a 100g.
Harvest: Spring 2024
Origin: Zhejiang, China
Cultivar: Jiu Keng Qun Ti Zhong
Profile: roasted peanuts, caramel fudge, buttery cookies
| Kolor | Green |
|---|---|
| Kraj pochodzenia | China |
| Weight | 50g |
Western style:
5g/250ml water
80°C
I steep: 2 min / II steep: 2 min / III steep: 3 min
High glass:
1g/100ml water
95°C
First infusion: watch the beautiful dance of the leaves and wait until they settle at the bottom, then drink 2/3 of the glass. Second infusion: refill the remaining 1/3 of the infusion with fresh boiling water.
SzymonFor me, Long Jing (Dragon Well) is one of the definitions of Chinese tea artistry. I would never forgive myself if we only had a mediocre Dragon Well in our selection.
In my opinion, it’s the most delicious of the Chinese green teas. Strong in flavor, but not aggressive.
Antoni This was my tea of summer 2022 – I took about three packs, hitchhiked, and for a month I drank only Long Jing. It was an excellent choice because these leaves can yield various flavors. When brewed lightly, they are creamy and buttery; when brewed more strongly, they are grassy and nutty.
Teasome is a small revolution in the world of tea! We offer quality teas for the home and cafes, conduct workshops and trainings, write interesting texts and do not use any plastic. We have many years of professional experience with this wonderful plant, and we have selected for our store only such items that we ourselves enjoy drinking – without artificial flavors, unnecessary additives and simply no starch.
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