Long Jing (Shi Feng #43)
Long Jing (Shi Feng #43) (Dragon Well)
Made entirely by hand in the traditional way, this outstanding Long Jing from Shi Feng Mountain is picked from the first spring growth on old trees of the Xi Hu #43 varietal.Long Jing is China's classic green tea. It is available in many grades - but this is one of the very best. Made from the first flush of small spring leaves, after firing they are a mottled yellowy-green. The tea demonstrates its quality in the even ‘one bud and two leaves’ style. It produces bright golden-green liquor packed with an intensely, sweet flavour and carries a refreshing, clean aftertaste. One of the best Long Jings we have tasted.
| Chinese Name | Long Jing (Shi Feng #43) 龙井(狮峰43号) |
|---|---|
| English Pronunciation | long jing (sher fong) |
| Range | Connoisseur |
| Country | China |
| Origin | Shi Feng Mountain |
| Plantation Altitude | 250m |
| Harvest Date | April 6th 2011 |
| Varietal | #43 Varietal |
| Leaf Appearance | Very even one bud, two leaves |
| Aroma | The tea has a delicate green bean aroma on the dry leaves, with some sweetness. |
| Liquor | The liquor is pale with good clarity and the tea is medium bodied. |
| Tasting Notes | The flavour offers a hint of green bean but with plenty of sweetness. The liquor develops a delicious and long lasting ‘hui gan’ (aftertaste) through several infusions. |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | Use quite a lot of leaves (1tbsp) per cup (200ml) and brew cool, around 65°C (149°F), allowed to steep for 1-3 minutes and infuse at least 3 times Read more in Canton Tea School |
