longjing cha

What is longjing cha ?

longjing cha is a variety of green tea that is commonly called ‘Dragon Well tea’ and is prepared by hand by heating in large pans or woks. This type of green tea is roasted soon after being picked, which stops the oxidation process, similar to most other green tea varieties. By stopping the oxidation process, this type of tea is able to retain a very high concentration of antioxidants, catechins, and other polyphenolic compounds. This highly sought-after tea has a surprisingly high level of caffeine, almost the same as a cup of coffee, but there are other active ingredients that can simultaneously soothe the body. This specialty tea has a mildly astringent taste, similar to other green teas, but it is light yellow in color, rather than the yellow-green color of most other similar teas.

longjing cha Varieties

There are various types of this tea, including Shi Feng Longjing tea, Mei Jia Wu Longjing tea, and xi hu Longjing tea, among others.

Shi Feng – These leaves are yellowish-green and the tea has a very strong aroma and flavor.

Mei Jia Wu – The unusual jade-green color of this tea makes it very recognizable.

Xi Hu – This tea is known for its concentrated potency, and ability to be used repeatedly in different infusions.

longjing cha Benefits

The top benefits of this tea include its effect on the following:

Weight management

Cancer prevention

Relief from symptoms of stress and anxiety

Lower risk of heart ailments

Brew Guide

1. Generally, use 4g green tea per 200ml (7oz) water.
2. The water temperature for brewing green tea should be around 80º C.
3. Pour the hot water over the tea leaves, and wait for about 2 minutes infusion.
4. Then enjoy the tea. Could brew 3-4 times.