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What Is West Lake Longjing?

Learn what West Lake Longjing is, why it is famous, how it is pan-fired, and how to brew this classic Chinese green tea without bitterness.

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West Lake Longjing is a famous green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, known for flat leaves, pan-firing, chestnut-like aroma, fresh sweetness and spring harvest culture. It is one of the most recognizable Chinese teas globally.

Category: green tea.

Origin: West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang.

Process: pan-firing.

Flavor: chestnut, bean flower, fresh grass and sweet finish.

Brewing: lower temperature, glass or gaiwan.

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Longjing, often translated as Dragon Well, is one of China's best-known green teas. West Lake Longjing specifically refers to the protected and most famous origin area around Hangzhou's West Lake.

Its flat leaf shape and chestnut aroma come from skilled pan-firing. Good Longjing should feel fresh, elegant and sweet rather than harsh or bitter.

This page should explain the difference between West Lake Longjing and generic Longjing, without making unsupported authenticity claims about a product unless sourcing is verified.

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West Lake Longjing

China's iconic pan-fired green tea, known for flat leaves, spring freshness and chestnut aroma.

West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang$62

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