Oxidation
2%
Caffeine
18.0 mg
L-Theanine
9.0 mg
Harvest
Spring (March-April)
Altitude
200-500m
Leaf Type
One bud one leaf, flat pressed
Description
Longjing, also called Dragon Well, is China's most celebrated green tea, produced near Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. The leaves are hand-pressed flat in a heated wok, creating distinctive sword-shaped leaves with a smooth, chestnut-like sweetness and clean vegetal finish. Pre-Qingming harvest (before April 5) commands the highest prices.
Brewing Guide
Temperature
80°C
Steep Time
90s
Water Ratio
75ml/g
Infusions
3x
Recommended vessel: Tall glass cup (direct brewing)
Longjing is traditionally brewed directly in a tall glass so the flat leaves can be watched as they unfurl and dance. Use the 'pour first, then add leaves' method (shang tou fa) for pre-Qingming grades. Do not cover the glass.