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Shi Feng Longjing: The Dragon Well of Shifeng
Shi Feng Longjing (Chinese: 狮峰龙井, pinyin: shī fēng lóng jǐng) is one of the most famous and revered green teas in China. Its name translates as "Dragon Well of Shi Feng." This tea is renowned for its exquisite flavor, delicate aroma, and rich history.
Shi Feng Longjing In Chinese it is written like this: 狮峰龙井.
- 狮峰 (shī fēng) means "Lion Mountain" or "Lion Peak".
- 龙井 (lóng jǐng) means "Dragon Well".
Thus, the tea's full name translates as "Dragon Well of Lion Mountain." This name evokes the tea's origin and its legendary history. A more general name for this tea is often found—Xihu Longjing (西湖龙井, Xīhú lóngjǐng), meaning "Dragon Well of West Lake." Shi Feng is one of the most famous regions for producing this tea.
History and origin
Legend has it that Longjing tea originated around 1,500 years ago. Local residents discovered that the tea bushes growing near a spring (which they called "Dragon Well") possessed a unique flavor and aroma. Since then, this tea has become one of the most prized and beloved beverages in China.
Production
Longjing tea is produced in the West Lake region of Zhejiang Province. It is made from young shoots of the tea bush, hand-picked in early spring. After picking, the leaves undergo a special processing process, including fixing, roasting, and drying.
Taste and aroma
Shi Feng Longjing has a bright, fresh, and sweet flavor with subtle nutty notes. The tea's aroma is rich and floral, with hints of jasmine and honey. The tea infusion is clear and light yellow.
Beneficial properties
Like all green teas, Longjing is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This tea has a number of beneficial properties:
- Improves brain function and memory
- Boosts immunity
- Promotes weight loss
- Slows down the aging process
- Improves digestion
How to brew
For brewing Longjing, it is recommended to use water at a temperature of 80-85°C. Steep the tea for 30-60 seconds, depending on the desired strength. The tea can be steeped multiple times.
Shi Feng Longjing is more than just a tea; it's a symbol of Chinese tea culture. Its exquisite flavor, rich history, and beneficial properties make it one of the most popular teas in the world. If you want to experience the true flavor of China, be sure to try this amazing drink.
Longjing tea has a vibrant, aesthetically pleasing aroma, revealing hints of spring flowers, dried fruits, roasted hazelnuts and cashews, and a hint of watermelon seeds. After washing, the aroma intensifies somewhat, with notes of roasted cashews, dried fruits, and boiled corn dominating.
The brewed tea has a rich and full-bodied flavor. It offers floral and dried fruity notes with a pleasant bitterness. Shi Feng Longjing green tea can be steeped up to five times. By the fourth steeping, the flavor develops nutty notes with a more pronounced bitterness.
The infusion is light yellow, clean, and clear. The aftertaste is quite refreshing, with a slight bitterness and a hint of fresh green apple.
A regular porcelain gaiwan, tea flask, glass teapot, or even a regular glass are all suitable for brewing this tea. To prepare the infusion, use 4-6 grams of tea per 150 ml container. Brew the tea with water no hotter than 80-85°C.
Shi Feng Longjing has a general cooling effect on the body, which is very welcome on a hot summer day. The tea also has a gentle tonic effect, lifts the mood, and quenches thirst.
Longjing is definitely worth trying for connoisseurs of fresh green tea and sheng pu-erh. For those just beginning their tea journey, drinking tea with Shi Feng Longjing will serve as an excellent starting point for their green tea journey.
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Name in Chinese
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狮峰龙井 |
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Pinyin
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shī fēng lóngjǐng |
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English name
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Shi Feng Longjing 1 (The Dragon Well of Shi Feng) |
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Translation
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The Dragon Well of Shifeng |
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Tea variety
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Longjing |
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Country
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China |
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Provinces
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Хунань (湖南) |
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Region
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Zhuzhou (株洲) |
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Habitat
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Шифэн (狮峰, shī fēng) |
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Perhaps the most popular and beloved tea in China is Longjing or Long Jing (Chinese traditional: 龍井茶, simplified: 龙井茶, pinyin: lóngjǐngchá, which means "Dragon Well"). Over its more than a thousand-year history, this variety received the status of imperial tea in honor of Emperor Kangxi, who ruled during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912). And currently, Dragon Well is rightfully called the king of green tea. It is famous not only in China, but also abroad.
