Premium Longjing Green Tea （Dragon Well）

Why This Longjing Is Different

This is not a generic green tea. It is a spring-harvest whole-leaf tea chosen through a family connection to Zhejiang tea culture, then made approachable for everyday brewing in the UK.

• Spring harvest leaves selected for freshness and clarity
• Zhejiang origin, the traditional home of Longjing tea
• Family tea background, not anonymous sourcing
• Whole leaves with a smoother, cleaner cup
• Beginner-friendly brewing guidance
• Packed with care and shipped from the UK

Why Choose This Longjing?

Most people in the UK know green tea through tea bags, supermarket blends or Japanese sencha. Longjing offers something different: a smoother Chinese green tea with warmth, balance and a gentle roasted note.

It is easy to enjoy without milk or sugar, and it does not need a complicated tea ceremony. Brewed simply, it becomes a calm daily ritual.

This is the tea to choose if you want your first proper Chinese green tea to feel clear, fresh and quietly special.

• Softer than many sharp or grassy green teas
• More aromatic than standard tea bags
• Gentle enough for first-time Chinese tea drinkers
• Refined enough for gifting
• Practical enough for daily drinking

From Zhejiang To Everyday Tea In The UK

Green tea has been part of our family life for generations in Zhejiang, where spring harvest marks the beginning of the tea year. Growing up around tea gardens shaped how we understand freshness, patience and the quiet pleasure of a well-brewed cup.

After moving to the UK, we realised many people were curious about Chinese green tea, but had only tasted it as something bitter, generic or difficult to prepare.

Indulgence Green exists to share the kind of tea we know from home: fresh whole leaves, brewed simply, and enjoyed slowly in everyday life.

Why It Is Worth The Price

This tea is priced differently because it is made differently.

Supermarket green tea is often designed for speed and convenience, using smaller broken leaves that brew quickly and can become harsh. Longjing is valued for whole leaves, careful pan-firing, freshness and aroma.

You are paying for a cleaner cup, better texture, more natural fragrance and leaves that can be brewed more than once.

• Whole leaves instead of broken tea dust
• Spring-harvest freshness
• More aroma and texture in the cup
• Can be infused more than once
• A smoother alternative to ordinary green tea bags

What Does Longjing Taste Like?

Longjing is smooth, calm and gently roasted. It is not strongly grassy or floral. The flavour is rounded, with a soft chestnut note and a clean green finish.

Tasting Notes

• Soft chestnut
• Light roasted aroma
• Fresh green leaf
• Smooth body
• Clean, lightly sweet finish

Best moment: Quiet mornings, focused afternoons, gentle hosting, thoughtful gifting, and slow tea breaks without milk or sugar.

Why Zhejiang Matters

Longjing is deeply connected to Zhejiang, China. The region is known for the tea gardens, processing skill and cultural tradition behind Dragon Well tea.

Origin matters because green tea is shaped by where it grows, when it is harvested and how the leaves are handled. Zhejiang Longjing is known for its flat leaf shape, smooth roasted aroma and balanced character.

For Indulgence Green, Zhejiang is not just a place name. It is where our relationship with green tea began.

• Zhejiang is the traditional home of Longjing tea
• Spring harvest is central to freshness and flavour
• Pan-firing creates Longjing's gentle roasted note
• The tea carries a clear Chinese origin, not a generic green tea profile

Longjing Or Japanese Green Tea?

Many UK tea drinkers are more familiar with Japanese green teas such as sencha. Those teas are often steamed, giving them a brighter, grassier and sometimes more intense flavour.

Longjing is pan-fired. This gives it a warmer, smoother and more rounded character.

If you find Japanese green tea too sharp or grassy, Longjing may feel calmer and easier to drink.

Longjing Green Tea

• Chinese green tea
• Pan-fired
• Smooth and gently roasted
• Soft chestnut note
• Good for beginners

Japanese Green Tea

• Often steamed
• Brighter and grassier
• Can taste sharper
• Fresh and vivid
• Best for people who enjoy a more intense green profile

Why Loose Leaf Instead Of Tea Bags?

Tea bags are convenient, but they often contain smaller broken leaves. These brew quickly, but can become bitter or flat.

Whole-leaf Longjing opens slowly in water. This gives a cleaner flavour, softer texture and more complete aroma. It also lets you adjust the strength of the cup to your own taste.

• Whole leaves give a smoother cup
• Better aroma than most tea bags
• Less harsh bitterness when brewed gently
• Can be brewed more than once
• More control over strength and flavour

Who Is This Tea For?

Longjing is for people who want green tea to feel calmer, more refined and easier to enjoy.

• You are trying Chinese green tea for the first time
• You want green tea without sharp bitterness
• You usually drink tea bags but want something better
• You enjoy Japanese green tea but want a softer alternative
• You want a thoughtful gift with cultural meaning
• You want a clean afternoon drink without coffee
• You like simple rituals that make the day feel slower

Not For You If

• You want a strong black tea with milk
• You prefer sweetened or flavoured tea
• You want a very grassy or seaweed-like green tea

First Time Drinking Longjing

The most common mistake is using boiling water. Longjing is delicate. Cooler water keeps the cup smooth and brings out the soft roasted aroma.

Brewing Guide

Water temperature: 80-85 C

Tea amount: 2-3g leaves per cup, or around one teaspoon

First infusion: Around 2 minutes

Second infusion: Use the same leaves again for 1-2 minutes. The second cup is often softer and rounder.

Best vessel: A glass cup, small teapot or gaiwan

Common Mistakes

• Using boiling water
• Steeping for too long
• Using too many leaves
• Adding milk or sugar before tasting it plain
• Judging the tea before trying a second infusion

Simple beginner method: Place the leaves in a glass cup. Add 80-85 C water. Wait around 2 minutes. Sip slowly. Refill when one third of the water remains.

A Quiet Gift With Meaning

Longjing makes a thoughtful gift because it feels personal without being showy. It has a clear origin, a long cultural history and a flavour that is easy to appreciate.

It is especially suitable for people who enjoy tea, wellness, design, quiet rituals or meaningful gifts with a story behind them.

• Classic Chinese green tea with cultural depth
• Elegant without feeling formal
• Easy for beginners to brew
• Suitable for tea lovers and first-time drinkers
• Pairs beautifully with teaware

Why Choose Indulgence Green?

Indulgence Green is built around a simple idea: authentic Chinese green tea should feel close, calm and easy to enjoy in everyday life.

Our family connection to Zhejiang tea culture shapes what we choose. We look for fresh whole leaves, clear flavour and teas that do not need exaggeration to feel special.

We are here to introduce Chinese green tea to the UK in a way that feels honest, elegant and personal.

• Family background in Zhejiang tea culture
• Focused on fresh whole-leaf Chinese green tea
• Built for UK customers discovering Chinese tea
• Clear brewing guidance for beginners
• Quiet, thoughtful tea for daily life and gifting

Longjing Tea FAQs

What is Longjing tea?

Longjing, also called Dragon Well tea, is a famous Chinese green tea from Zhejiang. It is known for its flat leaves, smooth body, gentle roasted aroma and soft chestnut-like flavour.

Is Longjing good for beginners?

Yes. Longjing is one of the best Chinese green teas for beginners because it is smooth, balanced and easy to enjoy when brewed with cooler water.

Why does freshness matter in Longjing tea?

Freshness matters because green tea is delicate. Spring-harvest Longjing has a cleaner aroma, brighter leaf character and smoother taste than older or poorly stored green tea.

Does Longjing tea taste bitter?

Longjing should not taste harsh when brewed correctly. Use 80-85 C water and avoid over-steeping. If it tastes bitter, the water may be too hot or the brew may be too long.

How is Longjing different from Japanese green tea?

Longjing is pan-fired, which gives it a smoother, warmer and lightly roasted profile. Many Japanese green teas are steamed, giving them a brighter, grassier and sometimes more intense taste.

Why is loose leaf Longjing better than tea bags?

Whole loose leaves give more aroma, smoother texture and a cleaner cup. Tea bags often contain smaller broken leaves, which can brew quickly and become bitter.

Can I brew Longjing more than once?

Yes. Longjing can usually be brewed more than once. The second infusion is often softer and more rounded.

Is Longjing suitable as a gift?

Yes. Longjing is a classic and elegant Chinese tea, making it a thoughtful gift for tea drinkers, wellness lovers and people who enjoy quiet daily rituals.