{"title":"Long Jing","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Jing Tea: The Crown Jewel of Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Introduction to Long Jing Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong jing tea, ranked first among China’s Ten Famous Teas, is a premium green tea produced in the West Lake region of Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Celebrated for its \"emerald color, rich aroma, mellow taste, and elegant shape,\" it dates back to the Tang Dynasty, gained fame in the Song Dynasty, and was honored as \"Imperial Tea\" by Emperor Qianlong during the Qing Dynasty. Today, it remains a symbol of Chinese tea culture and is often served as a national gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Production Areas\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake Long Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Divided into five sub-regions:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eShi, Long, Yun, Hu, Mei\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQiantang Long Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Surrounding areas like Fuyang, Xiaoshan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYuezhou Long Jing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Shaoxing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Qunti Zhong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Old tea trees, robust flavor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Jing #43\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Cultivated variety, high fragrance, dominant in pre-Qingming harvests)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Tasting Guide: How to Appreciate Long Jing Tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e① Observe Its Appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flat, smooth, and uniform with a yellowish-green hue (ideal \"rice-husk\" color), free of broken pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Buds unfurl like orchid petals; the liquor is clear and bright, displaying a pale green or apricot hue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e② Inhale Its Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e: A blend of roasted chestnut and fresh bean notes, with top-grade Longjing exuding a subtle orchid fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upon brewing, the aroma is elevated—clean, persistent, without grassy or burnt tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e③ Savor Its Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Sip\u003c\/strong\u003e: Refreshingly sweet and smooth, with a lingering aftertaste and no astringency. Pre-Qingming tea is delicate, while post-Qingming (before Grain Rain) offers deeper richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: A refreshing throat feel with a \"light yet profound, fragrant yet pure\" complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e④ Examine the Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Even, tender, and vibrant green, indicating skilled processing (no red stems or dullness).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Brewing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 85°C–90°C (avoid boiling water to protect delicate buds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeaware\u003c\/strong\u003e: Glass cup or white porcelain gaiwan (to admire the dancing leaves).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea-to-Water Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3g tea per 150ml water, adjustable to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preheat the cup, add tea, then pour water to 1\/3 height, swirl to rinse, and fill to 70%. Steep for 1–2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Grades \u0026amp; Harvest Seasons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Qingming (Mingqian)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rare, tender buds; delicate and expensive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Grain Rain (Yuqian)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fuller flavor, better value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Longjing tea is nature’s gift and a testament to artisanship. 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