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Gong Pai Mingqian A West Lake Longjing Tea – 150 g Gift Box

$78.00

Gong Pai Mingqian A West Lake Longjing, 150 g. A white presentation box with a green landscape panel holds individually packed mini tins. The 150 g total net weight is divided across the set, allowing you to open smaller portions as needed.

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Description

Gong Pai Mingqian A West Lake Longjing Tea, 150 g Gift Box is a Chinese loose leaf green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang. This selection is picked before Qingming and pan-fired into the flat leaf shape associated with Longjing, also known as Dragonwell.

Gong Pai Longjing tea packaging, angled view
Gong Pai Longjing tea packaging, angled view

The 150 g gift presentation

A white presentation box with a green landscape panel holds individually packed mini tins. The 150 g total net weight is divided across the set, allowing you to open smaller portions as needed.

Open Gong Pai Longjing gift box and individual tea containers
Open Gong Pai Longjing gift box and individual tea containers
Close view of Gong Pai tea packaging and decoration
Close view of Gong Pai tea packaging and decoration
Gong Pai Longjing tea package displayed on a tea table
Gong Pai Longjing tea package displayed on a tea table

The net weight is 150 g of tea, approximately 5.29 oz. Teaware, decorative objects and food used to style the photographs are for display.

Leaves, aroma and the brewed cup

The product profile describes a fuller aroma and a mellow, gently sweet taste. Dry-leaf and brewing photographs let you compare the flat leaves with the pale liquor and opened leaf shape. Your brew will also depend on the amount of tea, water temperature and steeping time.

Flat dry leaves of Gong Pai Longjing green tea
Flat dry leaves of Gong Pai Longjing green tea
Gong Pai Longjing green tea after brewing
Gong Pai Longjing green tea after brewing
Opened Longjing tea leaves in pale green tea liquor
Opened Longjing tea leaves in pale green tea liquor

A is the grade stated for this product; it is separate from the Mingqian picking period. To understand the season terms, read our Mingqian and Yuqian Longjing guide.

Gong Pai and Chinese tea-making in Hangzhou

Gong Pai (贡牌) is the brand of Hangzhou Xihu Longjing Tea Co., Ltd. The company’s brand story introduces its Hangzhou tea-making background and the Qi family tradition. The photographs below show that wider setting.

Tea garden landscape in Gong Pai brand photographs
Tea garden landscape in Gong Pai brand photographs
Freshly picked tea leaves in Gong Pai brand photographs
Freshly picked tea leaves in Gong Pai brand photographs
Tea processing shown in Gong Pai brand photographs
Tea processing shown in Gong Pai brand photographs

Brand and craft images introduce the company and its tea-making setting; they are not a batch production record for an individual package.

Product packaging and brewing; teaware and styling props are for display.

Product details

Brand Gong Pai (贡牌)
Tea category Green tea
Variety West Lake Longjing
Origin Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Picking period Mingqian — before Qingming
Processing Pan-fired green tea
Leaf shape Flat leaves
Stated grade A
Net tea weight 150 g / approximately 5.29 oz
Packaging Gift box
Shelf life 540 days from production; check package dates
Product standard Q/HLJ0018S
Producer Hangzhou Xihu Longjing Tea Co., Ltd.

Brewing and storage

Start with 2.5–3 g of tea and 150–200 mL of water at about 80–85°C (176–185°F). Taste after 1–2 minutes, then adjust the strength to your preference. A clear glass lets you watch the leaves open; porcelain is a practical choice if you prefer to pour the tea off the leaves.

Keep the tea sealed, cool and dry, away from light, moisture and strong odors. If refrigerating, let the unopened package return to room temperature before opening. The stated shelf life is 540 days from production; check the package for its dates.

Read our Longjing brewing guide, browse the Longjing tea collection or explore the Longjing knowledge guides.

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