14 Facts About Longjing tea

Longjing tea, sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Longjing tea contains vitamin C, amino acids, and, like most finer Chinese green teas, has high concentrations of catechins.

Annual average temperature suitable for Longjing tea trees is above 13?, and the monthly average temperature in the growing season of Longjing tea trees is no lower than 15?.

Longjing is a relatively common tea and is often consumed by regular people daily, and is generally affordable.

Longjing tea is divided into six grades: Superior and then 1 down to 5.

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Longjing tea was granted the status of Gong Cha, or imperial tea, in the Qing dynasty by the Kangxi Emperor.

Longjing tea went to the Hu Gong Temple under the Lion Peak Mountain and was presented with a cup of Longjing tea.

The Qianlong Emperor was so impressed by the Longjing tea produced here that he conferred these 18 tea bushes special imperial status.

The trees are still living and the Longjing tea they produce is auctioned annually for higher price per gram than gold.

Longjing tea was so enamored with their movements that he decided to try it himself.

Longjing tea shoved the leaves he had picked into his sleeve and immediately left for Beijing.

Longjing tea's noticed the smell of the leaves coming from his sleeves and he immediately had it brewed for her.

Wuniuzao, called the Early Longjing tea, is one of the earliest harvests and possesses a comparatively light and subtle taste.

West Lake Longjing tea picking has three characteristics: early, tender, and diligent.