Jasmine Longjing Green Tea – Floral Dragon Well Tea in Jiangnan-Style Tin

Jasmine Longjing: Floral Fragrance Meets Dragon Well Character

This Jasmine Longjing brings together two immediately recognisable Chinese tea signatures: the flat green leaves associated with Longjing-style tea and the lifted perfume of jasmine. The dry blend is visually expressive, with green leaves and pale jasmine blossoms creating an elegant contrast that looks especially attractive in a bamboo tea scoop or clear brewing vessel.

Taste & Aroma

The first impression is floral and fresh, followed by the smoother green-tea character underneath. Jasmine gives the cup a fragrant white-flower lift, while the green tea contributes gentle sweetness, soft vegetal notes and a lightly nutty finish. The result is aromatic without needing milk or sugar and works particularly well for drinkers who enjoy fragrant tea but still want to taste the underlying leaf.

How It Differs from Other Jasmine Teas

Many jasmine teas use rolled or twisted green tea. Here, the Longjing-style flat leaf gives the blend a different visual and sensory identity: broader leaves, a softer pan-fired character and a subtle chestnut-like undertone beneath the floral aroma. Compared with plain Longjing, it is more perfumed and expressive; compared with stronger black tea, it is lighter, brighter and more refreshing.

Brewing as a Visual Ritual

A clear glass pot or tall glass works beautifully because the leaves soften and the pale jasmine blossoms become visible as they move through the liquor. This makes the tea well suited to a modern Chinese tea table where presentation matters as much as flavour.

How to Brew

Everyday cup: use about 3g per 250ml of water at 80–85°C. Steep for 1½–2 minutes.

Gaiwan: use 4–5g per 100–120ml, water around 80–85°C and begin with 15–20 second infusions.

Keep the water below a full boil to preserve the jasmine fragrance and the sweeter side of the green tea.

When to Drink It

Jasmine Longjing is especially suited to late morning, afternoon tea and after meals. Its aromatic profile also makes it a lovely tea for welcoming guests because the fragrance is noticeable from the first pour.

Food Pairing

Pair it with light pastries, coconut desserts, almond cookies, fresh fruit, steamed cakes, delicate dim sum, white-fish dishes and mildly seasoned vegetable plates. Avoid very smoky or heavily spiced foods if you want the jasmine aroma to remain the focus.

Jiangnan-Style Gift Presentation

The clean rectangular tin, botanical label and visible jasmine blossoms give the tea an elegant Jiangnan-inspired look. It suits housewarming gifts, hostess gifts, tea lovers and anyone building a calm new-Chinese tea corner. Style the tin beside pale porcelain, celadon, bamboo, linen or light wood for a refined contemporary display.

FAQ

Is this a black tea?
No. It is a jasmine-scented green tea style with Longjing-style flat leaves.

Should I add milk?
It is designed to be enjoyed plain so the floral aroma and green-tea sweetness remain clear.

Can it be re-steeped?
Yes. Use shorter infusions and slightly increase the time with each round.

Why use cooler water?
Green tea and jasmine fragrance are both more expressive when the water is hot but not aggressively boiling.

How should I store it?
Keep the tin tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, moisture and strongly scented foods.