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Long Jing Supergrade 2026 is a fresh and aromatic take on the imperial tea Long Jing ("Dragon Well"). If you know the basic grade of this tea, the higher grade will be a pleasant surprise: the leaf is well preserved and gives off a soft nutty aroma.
The batch was picked around the Qingming festival (April 5) or just after it, during the early spring picking. The tea comes from Zhejiang province, from the Lin'an district of Hangzhou, and is made from the Jiukeng Quntizhong cultivar.
Characteristics
- Type: loose-leaf green tea, classic
- Country and region: China, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Lin'an district
- Tea cultivar: Jiukeng Quntizhong
- Harvest: around April 5-8, 2026, spring picking
- Ingredients: loose-leaf green tea
- Taste: full, umami, nutty
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a delicate nutty aroma from a well-preserved leaf.
Brew: clear, with a little suspended down; the taste is full and roasted, with notes of roasted peanut and baked chestnut.
Aftertaste: long, the flavor stays in the mouth for quite a while.
Why You'll Love It
A refreshing tea with an expressive nutty, roasted character and a rich taste. It is lovely for an afternoon tea session when you want something clean and lively, and for those who appreciate fresh spring-harvest teas.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan):
- Tea: about 4 g per 100-120 ml
- Water: 80-85 °C
- Time: 15-20 s for the first infusion, then increase gradually
Western-style brewing:
- Tea: about 3 g per 200 ml
- Water: 80-85 °C
- Time: 2-3 min
Storage
Store in a tightly closed jar in a cool, dark place, away from moisture and strong odors. Green tea is best enjoyed within a year of harvest.