Hangzhou Pre Qingming Long Jing Organic Certified
Organic Certified Hangzhou (Pre-)Qingming Long Jing, High-End green tea from organically controlled cultivation in Lin'An, Hang Zhou, Zhe Jiang, China. The cultivar is Jiukeng Quntizhong (JKQTZ, Quntizhong means seedling). This tea was picked between April 1st and 5th, somewhat later than usual due to the (snowy) cold of late March, but the quality is excellent! Qingming fell this year on April 4th, 2025. The dried tea consists of small, long, and thin (flat) leaves with dark brown, yellow, and green hues, the traditional "Cao Mi (brown rice)" color of Long Jing tea. The "Yu Ye" (fish-shaped leaves) indicate the first picking of the year. The tea has a bright, pale green color. This tea has a distinct aroma and flavor of sweet nuts, with an eggy note, characteristic of a beautiful, classic Long Jing tea.
| SKU | BIO-241-HE |
|---|---|
| Stock | Limited stock |
| Tea Type | GREEN TEA |
| Certification | From controlled organic agriculture in China (non-E.U.) Hotsoup.nl • Skal025811 • NL-BIO-01 |
| Flavours | Green, beans, Green, strak, Spicy, green spices, Nutty |
| Origin | --> CHINA |
| Harvest | 2025 |
| Brewing western | Green/Yellow tea: Use 2 grams of tea per cup (200ml) and brew cool, around 70°C, allow to steep for 2-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. |
| Brewing eastern | Use 3 grams of tea per 100ml of water, the water temperature is between 90 and 100 ° C and short steeps of around 10 seconds. It's best to use a small teapot or gaiwan. |
| Cold Brew | Cold infusion, use 10 to 16 grams of tea per liter of cold water. Let the tea steep overnight in the fridge, 12 to 15 hours. You can vary with the proportions for example to add sparkling water afterwards. |
| Shelf life | Store this product cool, dark, dry and airtight; after a year the typical fresh taste can develop into a mellow taste. |