shi feng long jing tea

Harvested this spring in the misty hills of Shi Feng, near Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, this single-origin Dragon’s Well green tea captures the essence of its birthplace - fresh, nutty, and softly floral. Hand-roasted in small batches, the flat jade leaves release the signature notes of toasted chestnut and sweet clover, finishing with a gentle, refreshing crispness. Enjoy this authentic Long Jing while it’s at its freshest - a taste of Hangzhou in every sip.

About the leaves:

This Shi Feng Lung Jing is grown at an elevation of 500 meters above sea level in Zhejiang, China. Grown from the #43 longjing cultivar, his hand-plucked variety has a standard of one bud and one or two, three cm long leaves. which were harvested in early April. The firing time and temperature is determined by the tea master and depends solely on the tenderness of the leaves at that time and is repeated one additional time. Compared with other Lung Jings, this one has a flatter, lighter appearance.