{"product_id":"west-lake-longjing-green-tea-dragon-well-pre-qingming-spring-harvest","title":"West Lake Longjing Green Tea Dragon Well Pre-Qingming Spring Harvest","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 900px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #555; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrient Cha: 2025 West Lake Longjing (Dragon Well) Pre-Qingming Premium\u003c\/strong\u003e — The crowning jewel of Chinese green teas. Sourced from the legendary Dragon Well Village in Hangzhou, this Pre-Qingming (First Flush) harvest represents the absolute pinnacle of quality. With its signature flat leaves and a complex nutty-floral aroma, it is a tea once reserved for emperors and celebrated by poets for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f6f8f1; padding: 25px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 35px; border: 1px solid #e2ebd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a5d23; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 2px solid #4a5d23; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTea Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAuthentic West Lake Longjing (First Flush)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLongjing Village, West Lake, Hangzhou, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSpring 2025 (Pre-Qingming \/ Mid-March)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLongjing Qunti Zhong (Old Tree Heirloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eThe Precious 2%: Terroir \u0026amp; Rarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \"Longjing\" is grown across 18 counties in Zhejiang, only \u003cstrong\u003e2% of total production\u003c\/strong\u003e earns the prestigious \"West Lake\" designation. Originating from the core microclimate of Dragon Well Village, our tea is a \"rare treasure\" where the unique mineral-rich soil and misty lake air create a flavor that cannot be replicated elsewhere. In the world of tea, this is as close to perfection as nature allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff; padding: 25px; border-left: 4px solid #4a5d23; margin: 30px 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a5d23;\"\u003eThe Master's Touch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic West Lake Longjing is almost exclusively \u003cstrong\u003ehand-pan-fired\u003c\/strong\u003e. Master artisans use ten distinct hand movements to shape the leaves into their signature flat, smooth form. This time-honored craftsmanship draws out the \"four perfections\": jade color, aromatic fragrance, mellow sweetness, and elegant shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated blend of toasted chestnuts, fresh-roasted beans, and subtle orchid floral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refreshingly crisp with a velvety texture and a remarkably long, sweet aftertaste (Hui Gan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat, spear-like leaves with a distinctive yellow-green hue—the hallmark of authentic West Lake terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eBrewing Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 15px; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5d23;\"\u003eWater Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e85°C (185°F)\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCool boiling water slightly to preserve delicate buds.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5d23;\"\u003eVessel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlass Tumbler\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThe traditional way to watch the \"spears\" stand upright.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 15px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #4a5d23;\"\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45 - 60 Seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBrief steeps ensure a sweet, balanced liquor.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #777; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The tender green, fresh, and lasting spring tea... 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