Longjing · Ming Cha 茗茶
龙井 Lóngjǐng Dragon Well Selected
Ming Cha Longjing Premium Dragon Well Green Tea (100g) — top-tier pre-Qingming (明前) harvest from the West Lake area of Hangzhou, picked before April 5th when only the youngest, most flavorful buds are available. Buttery silky mouthfeel, floral honey notes, bright golden-green liquor and a long sweet aftertaste — the gold standard for Chinese green tea. The connoisseur's Longjing for special occasions and gifting. Keywords: Ming Qian Longjing, pre-Qingming Dragon Well, premium West Lake Longjing, Hangzhou green tea gift, top grade Chinese green tea.
Brewing Guide
Western: 3g per 250ml glass or porcelain cup. Cool water to 80–85°C (NEVER boiling — it'll destroy the vegetal sweetness). Steep 2–3 min, then top up the same leaves 2–3 times.
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Customer Reviews
Really lovely tea. Slightly more astringent than I expected on the first steep but mellowed out beautifully.
Exceptional. The aroma alone made my afternoon. Brewed gongfu and got 8 great infusions.