{"product_id":"xihu-long-jing-tee-drachenbrunnentee","title":"2026 Premium Xihu Long Jing Tea (Dragon Well Tea)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eXihu Longjing \/ Lungching pre-Qingming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: 01.04.2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Yuhang, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Variety: Qun Ti Zhong (Qunti Variety 群体种)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested pesticide-free by Eurofins in China and Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026 pre-Qingming Xihu Longjing has arrived in our store (tested in Germany and China with Eurofins test reports).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Longjing tea is one of the \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebest and most famous green teas in China\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e and is of extraordinarily high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all traditional Chinese teas, this tea is also made from the leaves of the \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCamellia Sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplant. The wide variety arises from the different processing methods and degrees of oxidation (fermentation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality Longjing tea is usually comparatively high-priced. However, there are many different grades of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe highest quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis characterized by perfect, \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhole and flat leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower qualities can be recognized by many broken or even crumbled leaves. The tea appears \u003cb\u003edark green after\u003c\/b\u003e brewing and shows less freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teewald","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":57746337366280,"sku":"GT-002-40","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":57746337399048,"sku":"GT-002-80","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/3449\/9129\/products\/XihuLongjing.jpg?v=1679321607","url":"https:\/\/teewald.com\/products\/xihu-long-jing-tee-drachenbrunnentee","provider":"Teewald","version":"1.0","type":"link"}