{"id":11430,"date":"2026-10-22T19:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T11:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/?page_id=11430"},"modified":"2026-10-24T09:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:45:03","slug":"longjing-tea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/encyclopedia\/tea\/longjing-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Longjing Tea Guide: Dragonwell &#038; West Lake Longjing"},"content":{"rendered":"<trp-tag data-no-translation>\n<div class=\"sandao-longjing-topic\" lang=\"en\">\n<p style=\"font-size:1.18em\">Longjing tea, also known as Dragonwell, is one of China\u2019s best-known green teas. Start here to understand the names on a packet, distinguish West Lake origin from the wider Longjing category, and find practical buying and brewing advice.<\/p>\n<nav aria-label=\"Longjing guide sections\"><p><a href=\"#longjing-basics\">The essentials<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#longjing-articles\">All Longjing articles<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#longjing-brew\">Brewing and storage<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#longjing-related\">Related reading<\/a><\/p><\/nav>\n<figure style=\"margin:2em 0\"><img class=\"wp-image-11408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea.webp\" alt=\"Flat Longjing green tea leaves arranged on a white plate\" width=\"990\" height=\"1076\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:440px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea.webp 990w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea-276x300.webp 276w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea-942x1024.webp 942w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea-768x835.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea-11x12.webp 11w, https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xihu-longjing-chinese-green-tea-600x652.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><figcaption>Longjing\u2019s flat leaf shape is distinctive; origin still needs a clear, traceable description.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"longjing-basics\">Longjing, Dragonwell and West Lake: what do the names mean?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Longjing Tea<\/strong> and <strong>Dragonwell Tea<\/strong> name the same tea style in English. <strong>West Lake Longjing Tea<\/strong> is more specific: tea from the designated Xihu production area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Other recognized Longjing production areas include Qiantang and Yuezhou. Their teas should be described by their actual origin, rather than being presented as West Lake tea. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hzzx.gov.cn\/cshz\/content\/2025-06\/17\/content_9018794.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Hangzhou\u2019s consumer guidance explains the production-area distinction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Within the West Lake area, names such as Shifeng and Meijiawu identify more specific places. They are useful details to investigate, rather than guarantees you can establish from a leaf photograph or gift-box design.<\/p>\n<p>On English listings, you may also see <em>West Lake Dragonwell Green Tea<\/em>. Whatever wording a seller chooses, check the producer, origin, harvest year and traceability information together.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"longjing-articles\">All Longjing and West Lake Longjing articles<\/h2>\n<p>Our dedicated guides cover one question at a time, beginning with authenticity and buying checks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900051 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/why-west-lake-longjing-tea-is-famous\/\" target=\"_self\">Why Is West Lake Longjing Tea So Famous?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900041 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/longjing-tea-brands-comparison\/\" target=\"_self\">Longjing Tea Buying Checklist: Brands, Grades and Labels<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900039 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/gong-pai-tea-company-brand-guide\/\" target=\"_self\">Gong Pai Tea: Company, Heritage &#038; West Lake Longjing<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900007 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/china-top-ten-regional-tea-brands-2017\/\" target=\"_self\">China\u2019s Top Ten Regional Tea Brands: The 2017 List<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900008 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/west-lake-longjing-sensory-evaluation\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing Sensory Evaluation: A Gelong Sample<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900009 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/longjing-tea-myths\/\" target=\"_self\">Longjing Tea Myths: Color, Buds, Harvests and Water<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-900010 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/gongpai-jingpin-vs-aa-longjing-review\/\" target=\"_self\">Gongpai Longjing Review: Jingpin vs AA Grade<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11810 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/west-lake-longjing-tea-brands\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing Tea Brands: Six Names to Know<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11804 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/west-lake-longjing-unesco-heritage\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing and UNESCO: Five Challenges Ahead<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11615 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/west-lake-longjing-origin-labels\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing Labels: Origin and QR Checks<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11552 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/longjing-brand-protection-shanghai-2021\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing Brand Protection: Shanghai 2021<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11548 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/lu-zhenghao-longjing-tea-meijiawu-family-story\/\" target=\"_self\">Lu Zhenghao Longjing Tea: A Meijiawu Family Story<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11547 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/yifutang-longjing-tea-2016-buying-record\/\" target=\"_self\">Yifutang Longjing Tea: Reading a 2016 Buying Record<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11514 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/early-spring-longjing-wuniuzao\/\" target=\"_self\">Early Spring Longjing: Is It Genuine West Lake Tea?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11513 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/west-lake-longjing-grades-origins\/\" target=\"_self\">West Lake Longjing Grades and the Five Historic Origins<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11512 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/how-to-store-longjing-tea\/\" target=\"_self\">How to Store Longjing Tea: Fridge, Freezer or Cupboard?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-11511 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tea-knowledge tag-longjing-tea\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/what-does-longjing-tea-taste-like\/\" target=\"_self\">What Does Longjing Tea Taste Like? 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First flush refers to an early picking, but ask which garden, cultivar or batch is meant. Neither expression, by itself, establishes West Lake origin.<\/p>\n<p>Pan-firing shapes the leaves and contributes to Longjing\u2019s familiar toasted character. If a listing says \u201chand pan-fired,\u201d ask which processing stages were done by hand. Cultivar, weather, harvest timing and firing can all affect the cup; a single fixed aroma is not a universal authenticity test.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"longjing-brew\">A practical starting point for brewing and storage<\/h2>\n<p>For a light cup, try about 2\u20133 g of leaves with 200 mL of water (roughly 7 US fl oz) at 75\u201385\u00b0C \/ 167\u2013185\u00b0F, and start tasting after about a minute. This is a starting point for cup brewing, not a high-leaf gongfu recipe. Follow the producer\u2019s directions where available, then adjust the leaf weight, temperature and time to your taste.<\/p>\n<p>Glass lets you watch the flat leaves open; porcelain makes it easy to drain and compare infusions. Store the dry tea sealed, away from heat, light, moisture and strong smells. If you refrigerate a sealed pack, let it reach room temperature before opening to reduce condensation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"longjing-related\">Related reading<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/chinese-green-tea-types\/#longjing\">Chinese green tea types: Longjing alongside nine other famous teas<\/a> \u2014 a broader comparison.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/best-tea-for-yixing-teapot\/\">Choosing teaware for six tea types<\/a> \u2014 practical considerations for brewing delicate green tea.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/encyclopedia\/tea\/\">Explore all Tea Knowledge guides<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/trp-tag>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Longjing tea, also called Dragonwell: West Lake origins, authenticity checks, Mingqian harvest terms, brewing, storage and related guides.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":11423,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11430","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11430","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11430"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":900053,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11430\/revisions\/900053"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sandao.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}