2022 Xihu Longjing - Original cultivar, Pre-Rain

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Just like our Pre-Qingming Original Cultivar Longjing, this mesmerizing tea is created from the original Dragon Well cultivar, dating back to Qing dynasty (1644-1911). This brand-new version is made using the fresh buds and the second or third apical leaves – yi ya er san ye 一芽二三叶 – giving this tea a sweeter and more natural aroma. The leaves were picked after Qingming (4/5th April) and before the Grain Rain period, Yuqian 雨前 (April 20th). With each new infusion, a precious floral bouquet fills the air with a mesmerizing scent, starting a sensorial journey that brings us to an Imperial garden, where Dahlias and Gardenias gracefully bloom, living in the palate a lingering scent of pineapple sage and lemon verbena.

Unlike Cultivar 43, this Longjing cultivar is rare and its production scarce. The dry leaves do not appear to be in a homogeneous form, but nevertheless they maintain their traditional flattened shape. The great variety of aromas and flavors makes this tea a true paradise for the most refined palates, and a great choice for a refreshing springtime tea.

Origin: Meijiawu village, Xihu district, Zhejiang Province
Flush: Spring 2022, Pre-Grain Rain
Format: 25 gr. Signature pack
Storage: the leaves can be stored in their original package or in ceramic vases. Avoid heat, light, and moisture.