West Lake Longjing
dry tea
Flat and straight, shaped like a “bowl nail.” The color is green and yellow, the hand is smooth, one bud and one leaf or two leaves, the bud is longer than the leaf, generally less than 3 cm long, and the bud and leaf are evenly formed into flowers without clipped pedicles and fragments
tea soup
green and bright
aroma
Fragrant like orchid, clear and lasting
taste
Fresh, mellow, and refreshing, light and without astringency after drinking
leaf base
Delicate, evenly formed into flowers, buds are erect.

Where is the exact origin of West Lake Longjing?
West Lake Longjing refers explicitly to the Longjing tea originating in the West Lake Scenic Area of ​​Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, namely the Longjing tea produced in the mountains of Shifeng, Wengjiashan, Hupao, Meijiawu, Yunqi, and Lingyin.

Is the tenderer the better?
Generally speaking, the more tender the Longjing tea, the better. Longjing tea has always paid attention to its early value, and the quality of the tea produced before the Qingming Festival is the best, which is called “Longjing before the Ming Dynasty.” The picking emphasizes the tenderness and integrity of the buds and leaves.
One bud and one leaf are an excellent product of Longjing. The bottom of the leaf is like a flag, the bud is like a gun, and it stands slim.
Is West Lake Longjing the same as Longjing?
Three formal signs of Longjing tea
According to its different origins, Longjing can be divided into West Lake Longjing, Qiantang Longjing, and Yuezhou Longjing. Longjing does not explicitly refer to West Lake Longjing, but West Lake Longjing has the best quality Longjing tea.
The geographical indication certification mark of Longjing tea was successfully registered in 2009. Since then, only the Longjing tea cultivated and produced in 18 cities (counties) in the three main producing areas of Zhejiang, Xihu, Qiantang, and Yuezhou, can be called Longjing tea, and the words “China Geographical Indication” are printed on the packaging of Longjing tea. Logo pattern. At present, the Longjing tea sold through formal channels in the market is the authentic Longjing tea produced in Zhejiang.
Is the grassy West Lake Longjing fake tea?
In the production process of West Lake Longjing, if the two methods of greening and drying are not done well, the grassy gas of the tea leaves is not ultimately released, and the tea fragrance will have some grassy smell, so the West Lake Longjing with the grassy smell is not necessarily a fake tea. If the tea has only a grassy flavor and no tea fragrance, then it must be phony tea.

West Lake Longjing is fragrant when it is in the water, right?

When tasting the West Lake Longjing and savoring the tea soup, it is also important to smell the fragrance. If the aroma appears as soon as it is brewed, then the tea may have added flavor, or it is not the authentic West Lake Longjing produced in the West Lake production area.

Is the West Lake Longjing the best before the Ming Dynasty?
It is generally believed that the quality of Mingqian tea from West Lake Longjing is the best. In fact, there are good teas after the Qingming Festival, especially the old varieties of tea trees. The ancient tea trees germinate later, so they are usually picked after the Qingming Festival, but the aroma is no less than Mingqian tea. The freshness of the tea soup is even higher than that of Mingqian tea, but the price is lower than that of Mingqian tea, which can be called excellent value for money.
When is the best time to buy West Lake Longjing?
West Lake Longjing Yichun tea has the best quality. Therefore, when spring tea is on the market, it is the most suitable to buy. Spring tea is generally available around the Qingming Festival. Its quality characteristics are: the appearance is pretty, flat, smooth, and even, and the color is emerald green; the tea soup is clear and fragrant, fragrant and fragrant, and it is lasting and straightforward; the soup is green and bright, and the taste is sweet and fresh;, lifelike.
Do I need to wash the tea when brewing in West Lake Longjing?
When brewing West Lake Longjing, it is not recommended to wash the tea. First, cleaning the tea will wash away many of the nutrients in the tea leaves. The quality of teas sold through formal channels in the market is in line with national standards, and the possibility of contamination is very low. Therefore, when brewing West Lake Longjing, it is unnecessary to wash the tea.
Can the water in the water dispenser in the office be soaked in the West Lake Longjing?
Some people say that the content of nitrite in the water in the water dispenser exceeds the standard, and people will be poisoned after drinking it, so it cannot be used to make tea.
However, the experimental results of the Environmental Institute of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that even if the water is boiled 20 times, the nitrate content in the water is only 0.038 mg/L, which is far lower than the limit of the national drinking water standard (1 mg/L). Lift).
According to estimates, to reach the 1 mg/L limit, the water would theoretically have to be boiled 200 times. Therefore, the water in the water dispenser can be used to make tea.
How long does it take to brew West Lake Longjing to make soup?
The time and frequency of brewing tea are related to the type of tea, amount of tea used, water temperature, and tea-drinking habits. The brewing time is based on the concentration of the tea soup suitable for the drinker’s taste. The tea leaves from West Lake Longjing are relatively tender, and the brewing time should be short. Generally, the soup can be produced after brewing for about 3 minutes. The number of brewing times is preferably 1 to 3 times. With the increase in brewing times, the brewing time should be appropriately extended.
What kind of tea should be used when brewing in West Lake Longjing?
Generally, tea is made by pouring the tea first and then rinsing the water, while green tea has three methods: upper, middle, and lower.
The shape of West Lake Longjing is flat, smooth, firm, and has no vellus hairs. The lowering method refers to pouring a small amount of hot water into the cup after pouring the tea. It is advisable to just submerge the tea leaves. Hold the cup and shake it gently to infiltrate and fully stretch the leaves of the tea leaves.