{"product_id":"longjing-no-13-green-tea","title":"Longjing No. 13 Green Tea | 125g","description":"\u003cp\u003eLongjing — Dragon Well — is China's most celebrated green tea, and its reputation rests on a single quality that is either present or it isn't: a deep, roasted-chestnut fragrance that emerges the moment a skilled hand meets a hot wok. This is not a mild, grassy tea. It is assertive, warm, and unmistakably itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLongjing No. 13 is sourced from gardens in the West Lake production area of Hangzhou, where the original Longjing cultivar — Camellia sinensis var. longjing 43 — grows in the mineral-rich, well-drained hillside soil that defines authentic expression. Each batch is pan-fired by hand in a seasoned iron wok, pressed and shaped into the characteristic flat, smooth leaf form that has distinguished West Lake Longjing for centuries. The result is a tea of concentrated bean-roast depth: full in fragrance, clean in finish, and complex enough to reward repeated attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Roasted-Bean Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e — The defining character of No. 13: a pronounced chestnut-and-toasted-grain aroma that opens immediately on hot water contact and deepens across multiple infusions. Not a hint — a statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Body with Clean Sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Round and substantial on the palate, with a smooth mid-palate weight and a clean, lingering hui gan that arrives after the swallow and stays. No bitterness, no astringency when brewed correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWest Lake Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grown on the mineral-rich hillside slopes surrounding West Lake, Hangzhou — the only region where authentic pre-protected designation Longjing is produced. The soil and microclimate are irreproducible elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Pan-Fired in Iron Wok\u003c\/strong\u003e — The flat, smooth leaf shape is achieved by pressing and shaping the leaves against a seasoned wok by hand — a technique that simultaneously fires and forms the leaf, developing the roasted character that defines West Lake Longjing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Harvest, Longjing 43 Cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sourced from the Longjing 43 cultivar, selected for its consistent aromatic output and early budbreak. Picked in spring when amino acid concentration is at its seasonal peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n100% single-origin West Lake Longjing green tea (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e var. longjing 43), Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. No additives, no blending, no artificial flavoring. Net weight: 125g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Brew — Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater temperature: 175–185°F (80–85°C)\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaf ratio: 3–4g per 200ml\u003cbr\u003e\nSteep time: 60–90 seconds for the first infusion; extend by 15–20 seconds for each subsequent steep\u003cbr\u003e\nVessel: Glass tumbler or wide-mouth porcelain — both allow the flat leaves to settle and display cleanly\u003cbr\u003e\nYields 3–4 infusions. The roasted-bean fragrance is most pronounced on the first and second steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Brew — Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLeaf ratio: 5g per 500ml of cold, filtered water\u003cbr\u003e\nSteep time: 5–8 hours in the refrigerator\u003cbr\u003e\nResult: A smooth, lightly sweet cold brew with a mellow bean warmth and excellent clarity. The roasted note softens in cold brew, yielding a more approachable, everyday expression of the same leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes West Lake Longjing different from other Longjing teas on the market?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: \"Longjing\" is a style produced across several Chinese provinces, but only teas from the West Lake production area in Hangzhou carry the original designation. The combination of hillside mineral soil, West Lake microclimate, and the Longjing 43 cultivar produces a roasted-bean depth that other regions consistently fail to replicate. Much of what is labeled \"Longjing\" outside this area is an approximation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does Longjing have that distinctive toasty, bean-like fragrance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The aroma is a direct product of the hand pan-firing process. As skilled hands press and shape the leaves against a hot iron wok, Maillard reactions develop roasted, nutty aromatic compounds that are locked into the flat leaf structure. No machine replicates this precisely — the temperature, pressure, and timing are all adjusted by feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this tea suitable for someone who usually drinks lighter green teas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Longjing No. 13 is on the bolder end of the green tea spectrum. If you are accustomed to very delicate, grassy teas like Japanese sencha, the roasted depth here may be a significant shift — but an interesting one. Brewing at the lower end of the temperature range (175°F) softens the intensity slightly and is a good starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many cups does 125g provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: At 3–4g per session with 3–4 infusions, 125g yields approximately 30–40 brewing sessions — generous for daily enjoyment or as a considered gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Airtight container, away from heat, light, and strong odors. Refrigeration is suitable for storage beyond two weeks — ensure the container is fully sealed before chilling. 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