Lóngjǐng Dragon Well — Longjing — 2024 — Ming Cha 茗茶 Lóngjǐng Dragon Well — Longjing — 2024 — Ming Cha 茗茶 — detail view

Longjing · Ming Cha 茗茶

龙井 Lóngjǐng Dragon Well

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The finest Dragon Well we carry — pre-Qingming (明前) harvest, picked before April 5th when only the youngest, most tender buds emerge from the protected West Lake gardens of Hangzhou. Ming Qian timing makes all the difference: cooler early-spring temperatures slow leaf growth and concentrate sweetness, amino acids and floral character into each small bud. The result is unmistakable: a buttery, silky mouthfeel quite unlike any other green tea — pronounced floral-honey notes, a bright golden-green liquor that shimmers in the cup, and a long, naturally sweet aftertaste that lingers long after each sip. The version Chinese tea lovers reserve for special occasions and the most popular choice for gifting. Pre-Qingming Longjing is harvested in a window of just a few weeks; once the season ends, the grade cannot be replicated until the following spring. This harvest is from the 2024 spring flush, sourced directly from West Lake gardens. Worldwide delivery.

Brewing Guide

80–85

Temperature

3 g

Leaf

250 ml

Water

2–3 min

Time

  1. 1. Place 3 g of leaf in a glass or porcelain cup — avoid metal.
  2. 2. Cool water to 80–85°C (never boiling — it destroys the vegetal sweetness).
  3. 3. Steep 2–3 min, then remove the leaves or pour off.
  4. 4. The same leaves give 2–3 more infusions — each slightly shorter.

€14

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Customer Reviews

4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews
February 27, 2026

Really lovely tea. Slightly more astringent than I expected on the first steep but mellowed out beautifully.

Sofia M.

February 12, 2026

Exceptional. The aroma alone made my afternoon. Brewed gongfu and got 8 great infusions.

Anna K.

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