Pre-Qing Ming Long Jing Green Tea 2021 50g

Pre-Qing Ming Long Jing Green Tea 2021 represents the flavors that this year can be obtained from the leaves harvested and processed before the Qing Ming, that is, before day 4 (or 5, depending on the year) of April.

 This particular date which falls on the 104th day after the winter solstice is the reason for various celebrations in China but, above all, it also involves an important distinction between the Long Jing on the market.

 In fact, teas harvested before the Qing Ming have flavor characteristics considered more desirable than those of products obtained after April 4th. 

The main difference between the two crops lies in the level of development of the leaf which also determines much of the flavor profile in the infusion. Pre-Qing Ming Long Jing generally have a small leaf capable of giving a particular sweetness to the infusion, while post-Qing Ming products, made of larger leaves, tend to d