[🇨🇳Hangzhou] Experience the charm of Hangzhou with Longjing tea

Along with its beautiful scenery, Hangzhou is also home to the world-famous Longjing tea. This tea is a traditional Chinese green tea with a history of hundreds of years, especially grown in "Longjing Village". If you visit Hangzhou, it is essential to know the charm of Longjing tea. Here, we will introduce how to fully enjoy its charm.

History and Background of Longjing Tea

Longjing tea is one of the teas grown around West Lake in Hangzhou and boasts a history of about 1,000 years. According to legend, the Longjing tea plant was discovered during the Tang Dynasty, and its name comes from "Dragon's Well". The tea leaves are hand-picked and dried using a unique method, so you can enjoy a fragrant and soft taste.

Experience in Longjing Village

When you visit Hangzhou, be sure to visit Longjing Village. Here, you can experience picking tea while strolling through the tea fields. You can also learn how to brew tea from a local tea master, which is a rare opportunity to experience the deep culture of the tea ceremony. You can pick up the tea leaves and enjoy the smell, color, and the changes in the leaves as they soak in water. The aroma will be unforgettable.

A moment in the teahouse

There are many elegant teahouses scattered around Longjing Village and the West Lake area. Many places still have traditional Chinese architecture, so you can enjoy a relaxing time enjoying tea in a teahouse. When serving tea, there are detailed attentions to how it is brewed, so you can enjoy a different taste every time.

The charm of Longjing tea

Longjing tea has an exquisite balance of flavor, with a herbaceous aroma and a refreshing, slightly sweet aftertaste. When the tea leaves open beautifully, a beautiful green color spreads out, which is a feast for the eyes. It is also said to have a low caffeine content and is good for your health, making it perfect for a relaxing time.

Summary

Hangzhou's Longjing tea is not just tea, but a special drink filled with deep culture and history. You can experience the charm of this beautiful tea by walking through the tea fields surrounded by nature and experiencing the tea ceremony. If you visit Hangzhou, be sure to enjoy its taste and aroma.

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