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2026 West Lake Longjing Green Tea · 50 g [GT01]

A 50 g tin of pre-Qingming Longjing from Hangzhou’s West Lake area, with a flat leaf, orchid and chestnut notes, and a sweet, refreshing cup.

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West Lake area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Origin, craft and a daily cup

At a glance

Tea type
Green tea
Origin
West Lake area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Net weight
50 g
Harvest shown
2026 harvest as listed
Grade
Top grade

A flat leaf and a fresh, sweet cup

A 50 g tin of pre-Qingming Longjing from Hangzhou’s West Lake area, with a flat leaf, orchid and chestnut notes, and a sweet, refreshing cup.

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Read the origin and harvest separately

West Lake, Qiantang and Yuezhou are distinct Longjing growing areas. Pre-Qingming describes harvest timing; it does not by itself mean West Lake origin. Choose according to the origin and batch stated for the particular tea.

Green tea is made with a fixation step that limits oxidation, followed by shaping and drying. The finished leaf shape and flavour depend on the material and the maker’s process.

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Illustrations of tea-making stages; fixation is part of green-tea processing.

A simple brewing starting point

Start with about 3 g in a glass cup and 85–90°C water. Let the leaves open for roughly 2–3 minutes, then adjust leaf quantity, water and time to taste.

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Check the package you receive

Look at the origin information and anti-counterfeiting label on the actual package, including its year and batch. Follow that label’s verification instructions; historic packaging photographs are examples.

Keep the tea sealed, dry and away from light and strong odours. Follow the storage and shelf-life instructions on the package. If refrigerated, keep it tightly sealed and let the closed pack return to room temperature before opening.

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Packaging and origin-label examples; the pictured year may differ from the current batch. Follow the label on the tea you receive.
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Packaging and origin-label examples; the pictured year may differ from the current batch. Follow the label on the tea you receive.
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Packaging and origin-label examples; the pictured year may differ from the current batch. Follow the label on the tea you receive.

Questions and answers

Does “pre-Qingming” mean West Lake origin?

West Lake, Qiantang and Yuezhou are distinct Longjing growing areas. Pre-Qingming describes harvest timing; it does not by itself mean West Lake origin. Choose according to the origin and batch stated for the particular tea.

Is the cup included?

Teaware shown in serving photographs is not included unless named in the selected option. Check the chosen pack before ordering.

What is a good brewing starting point?

Start with about 3 g in a glass cup and 85–90°C water. Let the leaves open for roughly 2–3 minutes, then adjust leaf quantity, water and time to taste.

How should I store this tea?

Refrigeration can help preserve green tea’s freshness. For tea you’ll finish within a few weeks, a cool, dark place at room temperature is also suitable when the package permits it. Keep refrigerated tea tightly sealed against moisture and odors. Let the unopened package come to room temperature before opening to reduce condensation.

Follow the storage instructions and best-before date on your package.