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Longjing

Dragon Well green tea

Longjing

龙井

lóng jǐng

Chestnut · Fresh greens · Soft sweetness

Fresh, nutty and lighter-bodied. A gentle first steep is a better starting point than boiling it for several minutes.

Zhejiang, China; check specific origin

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A little context

Longjing is known for its flat leaf shape and pan-fired style. A Longjing label does not by itself establish a protected origin, harvest date or grade.

You might enjoy it if…

You are curious about chestnut, fresh greens, soft sweetness and want a lighter cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You might prefer another tea if…

You want a forgiving dark tea or dislike green flavors.

Your first mug

Leaf
3 g
Water
250 ml
Temperature
80°C / 176°F
First steep
2 min

Taste at two minutes and separate the leaves. Adjust one variable at a time.

New tea or aged tea?

Freshness usually matters more here than an age premium. Check harvest, packing and storage; old does not automatically mean better.

Where to try it

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