Guizhou Long Jing Firstflush 2025

Description

Origin: Guizhou province, China

Terroir : Harvested at high altitude in the wild and unspoilt province of Guizhou, this Dragon Well has been made from real tea bushes of the Longjing #43 variety, transplanted to the region at altitude some forty years ago.
The altitude, almost permanent cloud cover and abundant rainfall slowly develop leaves with concentrated aromas, and produce flat, crisp leaves with a scent of fresh grass and toasted hazelnut.

Species: Camelia sinensis sinensis

Cultivar: LongJing #43

Harvest: spring 2025

Leaf shape: Buddha eyelids

Tradition: Long Jing is one of the ten greatest teas in China, according to the Chinese. It originally comes from Hangzhou, on the shores of West Lake in Zhejiang province, a region considered by the Chinese to be proof of paradise on earth. Known since the Song dynasty, it takes its name from the Dragon Well spring discovered over 1700 years ago. The 18 tea bushes planted near the temple of the same name were reserved for the emperor's consumption. Our Long Jing primeur comes from this know-how, although it is produced in another province.

Aromatic profile: An elegant, well-balanced tea, revealing vegetal notes with a hint of raw vegetables and toasted notes, supported by a slightly sweet flavor and good persistence. It has all the makings of a great Longjing!
- Texture: thick, round
- Taste: slightly sweet
- Notes: vegetal, fresh, cooked vegetable, pea, dry vegetal, toasted, fruity in length.

Our preparation advice: Prefer very soft spring water for this tea (less than 50mg/L dry residue).

This is the tea for you if..:
- you're looking for a top-quality green tea
- you're looking for a green tea with roasted notes
- you want to discover an emblematic Chinese tea
- you like teas with a story