Pre-Qingming West Lake Lung Ching Green Tea (250g)

Mingqian West Lake Longjing has long been presented as one of China’s most celebrated traditional teas and is historically associated with imperial tribute tea. It is grown in the core West Lake production area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang and hand-picked during the brief weeks before the Qingming Festival, when the early-spring buds and leaves are at their most tender.

The leaves are flat and straight, primarily displaying a one-bud-and-one-leaf form. When brewed, they produce a clear and bright yellow-green liquor with an elegant fresh aroma, gentle bean notes and delicate chestnut fragrance. The taste is fresh, mellow and smooth, followed by a refined sweetness and a soft, lingering finish.

Product Highlights

• Traditionally regarded as one of China’s most celebrated teas
• Historically associated with imperial tribute tea
• Grown in the core West Lake production area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang
• Hand-picked during the brief weeks before the Qingming Festival
• Flat and straight early-spring leaves, primarily one bud with one leaf
• Elegant fresh aroma with gentle bean and chestnut notes
• Clear yellow-green liquor with a fresh, mellow and smooth taste
• 250g loose-tea format for personal appreciation or refined gifting

Product Story and Tea Background

“Mingqian” refers to early-spring tea harvested before the Qingming Festival. During this concentrated seasonal period, the newly developed buds and leaves remain tender. West Lake Longjing is valued for its distinctive origin, refined leaf appearance and fresh early-spring character.

Aroma and Taste

The first sip is fresh, clean and smooth, with an elegant tender-leaf fragrance. Gentle bean notes and delicate chestnut aroma gradually develop through the middle of the tasting experience, accompanied by a mellow sweetness. The finish is clean, naturally sweet and softly lingering.

Brewing Guide

• Tea amount: Approximately 3g
• Water volume: Approximately 150ml
• Water temperature: Approximately 80–85°C
• First infusion: Approximately 60 seconds
• Later infusions: Gradually extend according to preferred strength
• Recommended teaware: Glass cup or porcelain gaiwan

Warm the teaware before adding the leaves. Avoid continuously boiling water, as a moderate brewing temperature better preserves the fresh aroma and smooth character of the tender green tea.

Drinking Characteristics

• Fresh and refined early-spring green-tea character
• Gentle bean and chestnut notes with a clean, mellow taste
• Suitable as an unsweetened everyday tea
• Ideal for work, reading, after-meal drinking or quiet afternoon appreciation
• The West Lake origin and Mingqian harvest make it suitable for refined gifting

Recommended Customers and Occasions

• Customers who enjoy fresh, aromatic and delicately sweet green tea
• Morning, daytime, work or reading breaks
• After meals or afternoon tea
• Tea-table sharing or serving guests
• Festive, family or business gifting

Ingredients and Origin

• Ingredients: 100% Mingqian Longjing green tea
• Origin: West Lake District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
• Net weight: 250g
• Pack format: Loose tea

Storage

Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strongly scented foods. Refrigerated storage is recommended. After removing the package from refrigeration, allow it to return to room temperature before opening to reduce condensation.

About Hong Kong Tea House

Hong Kong Tea House has been established in Hong Kong for more than 30 years, carefully selecting quality teas from different regions of China and Taiwan. Our aim is to make quality tea easy to enjoy as part of everyday life.