Zhejiang Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Ceremony
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Origin
West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
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Description
Longjing (龙井) — Dragon Well green tea from Hangzhou's West Lake area — is China's most celebrated green tea. The top-grade ming qian (pre-Qingming) leaves are hand-fired in a wok over low heat using a distinctive pressing-flattening motion that creates the characteristic flat leaf shape. The brewing ceremony (gongfu cha adapted for green tea) emphasises low water temperature and short steeping.
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The Thread
—Japanese gyokuro — premium shaded green tea ceremony
—Taiwanese high mountain oolong — similar precision brewing
—Darjeeling first flush — seasonal harvest premium tea tradition
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Flavour Context
Vegetal, fresh, slightly sweet; chestnut and beany notes in premium grades; clean finish with lingering sweetness (hui gan)
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