Product Overview
Longjing Tea, a famous kind of green tea in China, grows in the West Lake scenery mountain areas covered with abundant trees. Longjing Tea is amongst the finest and most representative of green teas. It has been described as the “ideal” beverage for “quiet, contemplative times”. The name Longjing (literally means Dragon Well) comes from a small village on the Fenghuang Hill in Hangzhou of Zhejiang Province. The tea has a long history spanning more than 1000 years. The earliest record of its existence can be found in the book named “Chajing” (Classics of Tea), the first book on tea in the world, written by the tea-expert Lu Yu in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Knowledge of the tea began to spread all over the country in the Yuan (1271-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) Dynasties. Longjing Tea was granted the status of Gong Cha, or Imperial Tea, in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by Chinese Emperor Kangxi, thus the fame of Longjing Tea became widespread throughout the country.
Osmanthus Long Jing is a fragrant green tea infused with osmanthus flowers. Top-grade green tea from China delicately scented with rare osmanthus flowers. Gui Hua is the Chinese name for the fragrant osmanthus flower, which blossoms in the mountain area during autumn season and is used in scenting this famouse green tea. It is ideal for tea lovers that prefer a fresh, green tea quality and refined, floral balance to the brew.
Being famous for its unique fragrance and flavor, slender strips of tea leaves in bright green liquid, Longjing Tea is flat and smooth in shape with luster. The taste of our osmanthus Longjing Tea is brisk, refreshing, smooth, and mellow and has a sweet aftertaste.The combination of the sweet fragrance with the smooth, nutty green tea is sure to please your senses and refresh your mind. It makes a delightful tea that can be served hot or cold.
Brewing Guide: We recommend using glass-based or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 grams of tea leaves (1 teaspoon) for every 400 ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water 80°c (176°F) for 1 minute for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.