West Lake

Basic Introduction to West Lake LongjingWest Lake Longjing, named after the Longjing tea area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of China's Top Ten Famous Teas. If we compare West Lake to the beauty Xi Shi, then the best tea is like a beautiful lady. Longjing is both a place name, a spring name, and a tea name. The tea is characterized by "four unique qualities": green color, rich aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. Top-grade West Lake Longjing is flat, smooth, and straight, with a tender green luster, fresh and high aroma, fresh and sweet taste, and delicate leaves that resemble flowers. Pre-Qingming Longjing, picked before the Qingming Festival, is also known as "Daughter Red." "The courtyards outside laugh at the wind and lotus; pre-Qingming Longjing is like daughter red." This poetic sentence vividly captures the essence of West Lake Longjing. It combines famous mountains, temples, lakes, springs, and tea, and drinking a cup of Longjing reveals the unique and remarkable tea culture of Longjing.The West Lake Longjing is grown in the hills around Lion Peak, Wengjiashan, Hupao, Meijiawu, Yunqi, and Lingyin in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Here, the climate is mild, with abundant rainfall and diffuse light. The…

Basic Introduction to Longjing Tea of ShifengThe history of Longjing tea dates back to the Tang Dynasty in China. In the Qing Dynasty, it is said that Emperor Qianlong wrote a poem titled "Observing the Picking of Tea" while touring the Tianzhu area of the Longjing tea region in Hangzhou. The ranking of West Lake Longjing teas goes as follows: Lion’s Peak (Shifeng), Dragon Well (Longjing), Cloud's Rest (Yunxi), Tiger Run (Hupao), and Mei Home Valley (Meijiawu), with West Lake Longjing considered the best. Nutritional ValueCompared to other teas, Longjing tea contains higher levels of amino acids, catechins, chlorophyll, vitamin C, and other nutrients. It is effective for quenching thirst, refreshing the mind, aiding digestion, relieving irritability, and has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Product CharacteristicsThe best Shifeng Longjing tea is not bright green but rather a natural, rough rice color with a tender yellow hue. This is a distinctive feature of Shifeng Longjing that sets it apart from other Longjing teas in terms of color. History and FolkloreLegend has it that when Emperor Qianlong traveled south, he visited the foot of Shifeng Mountain in Hangzhou and observed local women picking tea leaves as a gesture of understanding the common people.…

Currently, in the tea world, the most popular and beloved choice among tea enthusiasts may no longer be traditional teas like West Lake Longjing, Anxi Tieguanyin, or Dahongpao. Instead, a new type of tea known as Little Green Tangerine Tea has captured the hearts of many. With its small, exquisite, and unique shape, it has been widely embraced by tea lovers since its introduction. The whole-leaf brewing method and its rich tangerine aroma enhance its distinct appeal. Drinking Little Green Tangerine Tea has become a trend, and at our company, it's common to see colleagues opening a Little Green Tangerine for brewing. Today, I'll delve into what makes this newcomer in the tea world so special and why it's so beloved. 1. Production Process The production of Little Green Tangerines begins with selecting high-quality green tangerines from Xinhui. After harvesting, the pulp is removed, and Pu'er tea is stuffed inside. Without any additives, a special process is employed to blend the pure fruit aroma of Xinhui tangerines with the rich flavor of Yunnan Pu'er tea. This results in the tangerine peel (also known as aged tangerine peel) and tea leaves absorbing each other's essence, becoming more fragrant over time. 2.…

Longjing tea, often hailed as China’s “Queen of Green Teas,” is a very special type of green tea. Its name originates from Longjing Village in the West Lake District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. This tea is renowned for its unique aroma, sweet taste, and beautiful appearance. As one of China’s top ten famous teas, Longjing tea enjoys a high reputation both domestically and internationally. Historical Background of Longjing Tea The history of Longjing tea dates back more than 1200 years to the Tang Dynasty, but it was during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty that it truly gained worldwide fame. It is said that Emperor Qianlong, while touring the West Lake, praised Longjing tea highly and personally bestowed the title of “Imperial Tea” upon eighteen Longjing tea trees. From then on, Longjing tea became a tribute to the imperial court and became widely known. Distinct Characteristics of Longjing Tea What makes Longjing tea unique goes beyond its long history; it is also due to its four main features: green color, rich fragrance, sweet taste, and beautiful shape. High-quality Longjing tea has tender green leaves with a bright color; when brewed, the tea produces a clear infusion…