Translated as "Dragon Well" from Chinese, Long Jing is one of the most popular green teas in China. The plants grow on the upper slopes of the Tieh Mu mountains.
The tea can be recognized by the way it is folded into a characteristic sword-like shape.
It has a delicate fragrance, a slightly sweet flavor and a silky texture. The liquor is velvety and its chestnut aroma lingers for a long time in the mouth.
Tasting notes
Brewed leaves
Color: khaki green and yellow
Fragrances: planty, mineral, toasted, chestnut
Liquor
Color: golden yellow
Texture: the astringency throughout the mouth gives it a good presence and length
Flavors: acidity and light bitterness
Aromas: a planty attack with exotic fruits, a few toasted (roast chestnut) and pronounced mineral notes
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: long aniseed planty notes, with a hint of artichoke. A lovely balance between the aromas, textures and flavours
Suggestion of preparation
To prepare hot tea:
With the tasting set: infuse 4 minutes in filtered water at 170°F / 75°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
To prepare latte tea:
Infuse 8g / 0.3oz of tea in 1 cup of hot milk and 1 cup of 195°F - 90°C water for 5 minutes.
Discover the delicious pairing of Long Jing with sauced fish such as pollock, cod, rock salmon, and monkfish. It goes well with goat cheese, such as Crottin.
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4.7 /5
Based on 16 customer(s) reviews
Peggy A.
published 06/03/2024
following an order made on 05/10/2024
5/5
I love the smoothness of this Long Jing tea. So far, I have had it as hot, but I also plan to make it as iced tea.
Joseph H.
published 05/24/2024
following an order made on 04/28/2024
5/5
i like it
Scarlet H.
published 05/13/2024
following an order made on 04/17/2024
5/5
Very food flavor
Rich L.
published 04/11/2024
following an order made on 03/16/2024
3/5
My family in China grows Long Jing, so my opinion might be biased. It's not the best Long Jing I've had in my life, obviously, and it's also not at the level I'd serve to my family.
George B.
published 02/27/2024
following an order made on 02/07/2024
5/5
Excellent product
Julie A.
published 01/29/2024
following an order made on 01/09/2024
4/5
Was ok, not as good as expected
Dennis H.
published 01/10/2024
following an order made on 12/15/2023
5/5
Very light, smooth, good quality dragonwell.
Anonymous customer
published 12/20/2023
following an order made on 11/24/2023
5/5
good taste
Sharon M.
published 11/28/2023
following an order made on 11/08/2023
5/5
One of my favourite green teas
Danielle F.
published 11/05/2023
following an order made on 10/11/2023
3/5
The taste was not as good I use to have when I bought it in France
