longjing tea

Dragon Well Green tea longjing This is one of china's famous tea and simple the best of all the longjing variety.

Dragon Well Green tea Longjing:

This is China's most famous tea and simply the best of all Long Jing variety. Xi Hu Long Jing has more than a thousand years of recorded history and was mentioned in the first ever tea book (Cha Ching) by Lu Yu during the Tang Dynasty. So popular that even Queen Elizabeth II, former US President Richard Nixon, and Henry Kissinger once tasted this tea during their visit to China.

Taste:

Soothing aroma and a delicately sweet taste. Hint of chestnut fragrance and flavor.

Appearance:

Flat and narrow green tea leaves. 1 bud 2 leaves.

Long Jing tea or Dragon Well is a famous variety of green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China where it is produced mostly by hand and has been renowned for its high quality, earning the China Famous Tea title.

 Long Jing is often called the national drink of China and is frequently given to visiting heads of state. It is also a favorite tea of today's top leaders, with a portion of production reserved for government customers.

Chinese Green Tea:

Chinese Green tea is light and refreshing. Well known for its many health benefits, Chinese Green tea helps to prevent cancer, lowers cholesterol & blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, prevents cavities, reduces stress and regulates ageing.

Tea Storage:

Careful storing of your teas are important to keep quality loss to a minimum. Here are a few guidelines:

• Use vacuum-sealed bags or containers.

• Keep away from sunlight and heat. Tea should be stored in a cool, dark place.

• Keep away from places with strong odors.

• Keep tea packaged in small quantities as dampness (e.g. steam) can damage it while you are measuring out.

• Store green tea in the refrigerator in summer time to keep it fresh.

longjing tea