Harvest: 01.04.2026
Origin: Yuhang, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Tea Variety: Qun Ti Zhong (Qunti Variety 群体种)
Tested pesticide-free by Eurofins in China and Germany
2026 pre-Qingming Xihu Longjing has arrived in our store (tested in Germany and China with Eurofins test reports).
The first 3 infusions of the tea taste nutty, creamy, and sweet, reminiscent of sweet corn. The first three infusions show clear umami notes. It is a rich flavor typically found in matcha and Japanese green tea. In this new Xihu Longjing, the umami note is not as strong but well-balanced. The tea body is medium-thick and very silky.
Green Longjing tea is one of the best and most famous green teas in China. It is hand-picked and is of extraordinarily high quality.
Like all traditional Chinese teas, this tea is also made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant. The wide variety arises from the different processing methods and degrees of oxidation (fermentation).
Green tea undergoes very little fermentation. The special thing about this tea is that it is hand-roasted after picking. This prevents the natural fermentation process and preserves the freshness and integrity of the tea leaves.
The color of the tea ranges from yellow-green to green. The tea is rich in vitamin C and amino acids and has a very high concentration of catechins.
High-quality Longjing tea is usually comparatively high-priced. However, there are many different grades of quality.
The highest quality is characterized by perfect, whole and flat leaves with rounded ends. Light green leaves, a pleasant aroma, a slightly bitter taste, and a note of sweetness are further distinguishing features of high-quality Longjing tea.
Lower qualities can be recognized by many broken or even crumbled leaves. The tea appears dark green after brewing and shows less freshness.
When we founded Teewald in 2016, our mission was the same as it is today: to offer the world's best teas for a unique taste experience.
At Teewald you will find exceptional teas of outstanding quality. Perfect tea leaves of various shapes. Complex flavors. Subtle nuances. Transparent origin and processing.
With Teewald you support a small, independent family business from Dresden.
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- Yang & Jonas (Founder of Teewald)
