About this product
Third-grade West Lake Longjing, harvested after Grain Rain (April 20) through May — a fuller leaf with more body and a stronger vegetable character. Where Mingqian and Yuqian are delicate, this grade shows more structure: still the characteristic chestnut and buttery notes, but with more tannin presence and a slightly rounder profile. An excellent everyday green tea for high-volume restaurant use where the top-grade cost is prohibitive, while maintaining authentic West Lake protected origin.
Pairing intelligence
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tofu
The Grade B Longjing's accessible freshness pairs well with simple cold preparations; a Hangzhou café pairing
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pastry
Everyday street food and everyday tea: an accessible, coherent casual pairing
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casual
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dimsum
Longjing and congee: the traditional Cantonese morning pairing that has lasted a thousand years
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food
Late Spring Longjing's grassy accessible character bridges the jasmine rice; both are everyday preparations
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noodles
Late-spring Longjing is an everyday tea; sesame noodles are an everyday lunch; together they represent accessible pairing quality
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casual
Late Spring Longjing's approachable green bridges the slow clay-baked chicken; a Hangzhou tea for a Hangzhou feast
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main
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vegetables
Longjing's clean astringency refreshes after oyster sauce's sweetness-richness
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main
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dim sum
Late spring Longjing's grassier character complements the fried spring roll without being overpowered by the oil
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starter