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Imperial tribute tea from Hangzhou, legend says the Qianlong Emperor named eighteen bushes at Lion Peak after visiting disguised as a commoner.
How to brew Longjing gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Longjing.
Water temperature80°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions20s → 30s → 40s → +10s
Best time to drinkMorning / Afternoon
TypeChinese Green tea
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