Beginner
$10–20per 100gLater-spring, standard-grade Zhejiang tea with mixed leaf sizes.Green Tea
Longjing
China’s best-known pan-fired green tea, loved for its toasted chestnut aroma, fresh spring character, and clean sweet finish.
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Longjing quick profile
- Origin
- Zhejiang, China
- Price
- $10–300+ / 100g
- Beginner
- Caffeine
- Medium
Flavor profile
Longjing Flavor
- Aroma
- Toasted chestnut with a soft orchid lift
- Flavor
- Fresh greens, gentle nuttiness, and restrained sweetness
- Texture
- Silky and light to medium in body
- Finish
- Clean, softly sweet, without heavy bitterness
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A traceable West Lake selection presented for gifting without hiding the leaf details.
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How to Store Longjing
- Seal tightlyLimit air and moisture.
- Keep it coolAvoid warm shelves and direct sun.
- Use a small containerOpen only what you expect to drink soon.
Traditional Chinese medicine
Longjing in TCM
- Traditional benefitsTraditionally used to clear heat, generate fluids, relieve thirst, and refresh the mind.
- Cold constitutionTraditionally taken more lightly or after food by people sensitive to cold drinks.
Traditional context only; responses vary by person, and this is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care.
From the tea journal
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