Long Jing
| Origin |
Lin'an Tea Garden, Hangzhou, Zhejiang |
| Height of tea garden | 800 meters |
| Cultivar |
Jiu Keng Qun Ti Zhong, seed cultivation |
| Picked |
April 2024 |
| Flavor profile |
soft, round, nutty, sweet |
Long Jing, also known as Dragon Well, is a prestigious variety of stir-fried green tea from Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is praised for its exceptional quality and has been given the esteemed title of "China Famous Tea".
Long Jing tea leaves are usually harvested in early spring, with only the tenderest buds and leaves picked. The leaves are then carefully processed by hand, which involves frying them in a wok to prevent oxidation and to shape the leaves into their characteristic flat, sword-like shape.
Long Jing tea is not only a delicious tea, but also a symbol of Chinese tea culture and tradition. It is often enjoyed on its own or paired with light meals and desserts.
The cultivar from which Long Jing is picked was bred in the 1990s from tea seeds. This means that the roots are deep in the ground, allowing the plant to absorb many minerals from the soil.
