明前狮峰龙井 "Ming Qian Shi Feng Long Jing" (March 22, 2026 harvest)
We are presenting our first premium Long Jing tea from the esteemed Lion Peak "Shi Feng" in West Lake, Hangzhou, cultivated by a certified origin farm. It is available in two sizes: a 25g sample size and the traditional 250g paper wrapping.
Authentic Shi Feng Long Jing is still crafted using age-old traditional methods. The leaves are hand-harvested to high-quality standards, requiring 'one bud with one or two tender leaves.' The process involves essential steps like hand-pan roasting (sha qing) at 70–80°C and meticulous hand-shaping in a wok at 220°C (hui guo) to produce the characteristic flat, spear-shaped leaves. Such artisan care significantly influences the final flavor, resulting in a tea that is both complex and well-balanced.
Authentic Shi Feng Longjing is highly rare. The protected Shi Feng terroir has a very small total cultivation area, with a renowned pesticide-free farm growing just 4,000 square meters in the core ecological zone. Domestic demand in China is so strong that foreign buyers frequently struggle to obtain these teas due to limited supply and fierce competition.
There are different ways of brewing Dragon Well, depending on the time of year. Here are three brewing techniques.
Origin:
Xi Hu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Cultivar:
#43
Flavor Profile:
Delicate buttery aroma, roasted almonds, chocolate, green bamboo
Servings:
5 x 5g servings or 50 x 5g servings size
Net weight:
25g or 250g
