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Long Jing Superior II 2025
Harvested at the dawn of spring, the neatly flattened leaves produce a limpid infusion, clearly refined, signaling a pinnacle pick. It is a tea that rewards attentive brewing, with an enticing chestnut aroma that fills the room as a guiding factor. The tea soup embodies a savory sweetness in equal measure: haricot vert and a slight astringency of green coffee, adding a complex touch. An ode to a legacy of Long Jing that came before this, its allows one to simply revel in the quality and freshness.
- ORIGIN: Xinchang, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
- MEANING: Dragon well (long jing)
- CULTIVAR: Wu Niu Zao
- HARVEST TIME: 4 March 2025
- TASTE: Chestnut, haricot vert, green coffee
IN THE TEAPOT
- Quantity: 6g / 500ml
- Water temperature: 80°C
- Infusion time: 4 min
GONGFU CHA METHOD
- Quantity: 3g / 100ml
- Water temperature: 80°C
- 4 infusions: 60, 60, 90, 120 sec
For best results in gongfu cha, brew in a tall glass and fill with water before adding the leaves. Too high water temperature would burn the leaves, resulting in bitter taste.