What is the origin of Longjing tea as a gift for a state banquet? Is it green tea? Which brand is better?

When it comes to Longjing tea, everyone knows Xihu Longjing Tea, because Longjing tea originated in Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou. In recent years, with the popularity of Xihu Longjing Tea tea market, the demand is also increasing year by year, and the producing area of Longjing tea is also extending to the periphery of Xihu Village. The newly revised standard of Longjing tea in 2008 redefined the origin of Longjing tea. So do you know where Longjing tea comes from? Which brand of Longjing tea is better? Does Longjing tea belong to green tea? Next, I'll bring you to learn about it.

The national standard of Longjing tea states that Longjing tea is divided into three major producing areas: West Lake, Qiantang and Yuezhou, in which Longjing tea planted and harvested in the West Lake producing area is called Xihu Longjing Tea, while Qiantang and Yuezhou producing area can only be called Zhejiang Longjing or Longjing tea. The word "West Lake" cannot be used, causing misunderstanding to consumers.

1. The West Lake producing area of Longjing Tea

The West Lake area accounts for about 10% of the total output of Longjing tea. The West Lake producing area is divided into the first-class producing area and the second-class producing area, and the first-level producing area is divided into five core producing areas: "Shifeng, Longjing, Yunqi, Tiger running and Meijiawu".

1. Lion Peak in the producing area of Xihu Longjing Tea

Including Shifengshan, Longjing Village, Qipanshan, and Shangtian Zhu, the birthplace of Longjing tea. Shifeng producing area has loose and fertile soil, luxuriant vegetation and clouds, forming the most suitable environment for the growth of Longjing tea trees. The overall tea quality of Longjing in Shifeng is the first of the five major producing areas.

2. Longjing, the place of origin of Xihu Longjing Tea

Including Longjing Mountain, Wengjiashan, Yangmeiling, Manjelong, Baihefeng area. The environment of the tea garden is very similar to Longjing tea from Shifeng. In particular, the quality of Longjing tea produced in Baihefeng area is comparable to that of Shifeng Longjing tea.

3. Cloud habitat in the producing area of Xihu Longjing Tea

Including Yunqi, Wuyun Mountain and the west of Langchuan Ling, which are located in the southernmost of the five major producing areas. The bamboo forest in the cloud producing area is dense, the soil is extremely fertile, and the temperature and humidity are very suitable for the growth of tea trees. The bud leaves of Longjing tea are thick, rich in nutrients and trace elements, and the quality of tea is unique.

4. Tiger running in Xihu Longjing Tea's producing area

Including Tiger run, four-eye well, Chishan Port, Santai Mountain area. Since ancient times, there has been "Tiger running Water, Longjing Tea" said that the water quality of the tiger running producing area is the best, which is rich in potassium, zinc, magnesium and other minerals. As the saying goes, "good water and good tea", West Lake Longjing tea in Hupao producing area has the excellent characteristics of quiet aroma and mellow taste.

5. Meijiawu, where Xihu Longjing Tea is from.

Meijiawu, also known as Meijiawu Tea Culture Village. Originally belongs to the Yunqi producing area, after the liberation of the people's Republic of China, the Meijiawu producing area expanded rapidly, and now the tea output is 1/3 of the total amount of the core producing area. The tea from Meijiawu Longjing has the characteristics of green color and fresh aroma of dry tea.

6. The secondary producing area of Xihu Longjing Tea.

The second-level producing area is the Longjing produced in the Xihu District except the first-class producing area. It mainly includes Longwu Township, Liuxia Town, Zhuantang Town and Zhoupu Town in Xihu District.

Second, the Qiantang producing area of Longjing tea

The Qiantang producing area accounts for about 30% of the total output of Longjing tea. Its producing areas include Xiaoshan, Yuhang, Fuyang, Lin'an, Tonglu, Jiande, Chun'an and other areas.

III. Yuezhou producing area of Longjing tea-producing area

Yuezhou producing areas account for about 60% of the total output of Longjing tea. Its producing areas include Shaoxing, Zhuji, Shengzhou, Xinchang, Shangyu, Dongyang, Panyang, Tiantai and other areas.

Does Longjing tea belong to green tea

Does Longjing tea belong to green tea? For Longjing tea, it also belongs to a kind of green tea, and it is the best of green tea, and it is the first of the top ten famous teas in China. In particular, West Lake Longjing tea, no matter its shape, soup color or taste are very good, it can be said to be the leader of Longjing tea.

2. The brewed Longjing tea is green and shiny, looks very clear, and the tea smells very fragrant and tastes very good. After brewing, the Longjing tea stretches out at the bottom of the cup very neatly and beautifully.

Which brand is good for Xihu Longjing Tea?

Xihu Brand Longjing

Xihu Longjing Co., Ltd. was founded in 1949 in Hangzhou Tea Factory Co., Ltd., with a history of 2000 years, is a time-honored enterprise of Xihu Longjing Tea's origin. After decades of efforts, in the continuous spread of tea culture, to provide the country and tea friends with authentic, high-quality Xihu Longjing Tea.

Second, Xihu Longjing Tea Lion Brand

Hangzhou Shifeng Tea Co., Ltd., founded in 1985, is a professional enterprise that adheres to Xihu Longjing Tea's traditional technology and integrates R & D, production and marketing. The company has two national tea appraisers and more than 30 senior tea speculators. The company insists on creating the optimization of the West Lake Longjing tea brand in accordance with the principles of unified processing site, unified purchase of fresh leaves, processing standards and manual stir-frying. Ensure that every consumer buys every piece of tea from the place of origin.

Third, tribute card Xihu Longjing Tea

Gongpai Xihu Longjing Tea Co., Ltd. to "maintain the reputation of Gongpai Longjing tea, protect the interests of consumers" for the purpose, the company is mainly engaged in "Gong" brand Longjing tea series. The "Gong" brand Longjing tea produced by the company is produced from the West Lake in Hangzhou and is favored by everyone with the characteristics of "green, fragrant and sweet".

Fourth, Royal Xihu Longjing Tea

Hangzhou Longjing Tea Co., Ltd. is located in the West Lake, where the beautiful scenery, is the world-famous "West Lake Longjing Tea" origin. The land here is fertile and the rainfall is abundant. The most important thing is the perennial haze, which is the best natural condition for tea production. In addition, people's meticulous cultivation and picking finally formed the outstanding quality of "Yu" brand Xihu Longjing Tea.