What kind of tea is West Lake Longjing? Five varieties of West Lake Longjing

Longjing tea and Hupao spring water are known as the two best of West Lake. The combination of Hupao spring water and West Lake Longjing tea is very perfect. Anyone who comes to West Lake will use Hupao spring water to brew West Lake Longjing tea. So what are the five varieties of West Lake Longjing? The following is a detailed introduction!

Contents of this article

1. What kind of tea is West Lake Longjing?

2. Five varieties of West Lake Longjing

3. What is the shelf life of West Lake Longjing?

What kind of tea is West Lake Longjing?

West Lake Longjing is a green tea produced in the West Lake area of ​​Hangzhou. It is divided into five varieties according to the different production areas: Lion, Dragon, Cloud, Tiger, and Plum. Among them, Lion Peak and Wengjiashan Longjing are of superior quality, while Yunxi Longjing has a higher yield. According to the picking season, West Lake Longjing can be divided into Mingqian tea and Yuqian tea.

Five varieties of West Lake Longjing

There are five major brands of West Lake Longjing tea: Lion, Dragon, Cloud, Tiger and Plum. The Lion brand refers to the tea produced in the Lion Bee Mountain and its surrounding areas. The climate here is suitable, the soil is fertile, and the environment is very suitable for the growth of tea trees. After brewing, the tea has a long-lasting aroma and a mellow taste. Among them, the Plum brand West Lake Longjing tea is the most exquisitely made, and the fried tea is fresh and refreshing.

The vegetation in Shifeng Mountain and its surrounding areas is lush, and the tea trees are exposed to diffuse light all day long, which is conducive to the formation and accumulation of aromatic substances and amino acids in the tea buds. The soil is black sand or white sand, which is fertile and loose, which is conducive to the growth of tea trees. After brewing, Shifeng Longjing has a subtle and lasting aroma and a mellow taste.

Longjing tea is produced in the Longjing Mountain area, including Wengjia Mountain, Yangmei Mountain, Baihe Peak, etc. It has good natural quality and unique taste, especially the West Lake Longjing tea produced in Baihe Peak.

Yunqi Village is located in the most remote mountain village of Xianlin Town, west of Hangzhou City. The name "Yun" is taken from Yunqi. Historically, this name was produced in Yunqi, Wuyun Mountain, Meijiawu and other places.

Longjing tea and Hupao water are known as the two wonders of West Lake. The combination of Hupao spring water and West Lake Longjing tea is perfect. Everyone who comes to West Lake to travel will use Hupao water to brew West Lake Longjing tea.

Meijiawu is the production place of Longjing tea. The "Mei" brand West Lake Longjing tea is the most exquisitely made. The roasted West Lake Longjing tea is flat in shape, emerald green in color, and tastes fresh and refreshing.

What is the shelf life of West Lake Longjing?

The shelf life of West Lake Longjing is 18 months. Longjing stored for a long time will absorb moisture, causing it to deteriorate and possibly mold, making it no longer suitable for drinking. Longjing in sealed packaging has a slightly longer shelf life, while loose Longjing has a shorter shelf life. You can choose to store Longjing in sealed plastic bags and avoid exposing it to sunlight, as it is prone to deterioration.

The shelf life of West Lake Longjing tea is generally around 18 months. If stored for more than one and a half years, the water content of West Lake Longjing tea will increase due to the absorption of moisture in the air, causing it to deteriorate. If stored for a long time and severely exposed to moisture, the tea leaves will become moldy and no longer suitable for drinking.

West Lake Longjing is an unfermented tea that is directly fried and dried. It is easily affected by moisture, which can destroy the aroma of the tea. Therefore, when purchasing Longjing, try to choose sealed iron cans, which have a longer shelf life, generally 12 to 24 months. The shelf life of some bulk Longjing is shorter and they are no longer suitable for drinking after about half a year.

When storing Longjing tea, you can choose to use a sealed plastic bag or aluminum foil bag to squeeze out the air and seal it to prevent it from contacting the air. Be careful not to expose it to sunlight during storage, otherwise it will cause the tea to deteriorate.