Longjing tea, sometimes called by its literal translated name Dragon Well tea, is a variety of pan-roasted green tea from the area of Longjing Village in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. It is produced mostly by hand and renowned for its high quality, earning it the China Famous Tea title. This is a wonderful tea that is world famous for its high quality, its unique flat leaf shape and a brew that is unlike any other green tea. The tea leaves are picked and hand processed in early spring when the mountains are still shrouded in mist. Its narrow and flat leaves produce a soothing aroma when brewed.

The tea has a slight hint of chestnut flavor and has a thin, delicate appearance with a golden sheen. When steeped, the tea produces a yellow-green color and tastes delicate and rich. The pale green infusion is lightly sweet, tremendously fragrant and smooth in texture. The tea contains vitamin C, amino acids, and, like most finer Chinese green teas, has one of the highest concentrations of catechins among teas. It is the perfect beverage if you are an experienced tea drinker or if you are taking your first steps in the world of Chinese green teas.