Basic Introduction to Kaihua Longding Tea

The Longding tea from Kaihua County, the source of the Qiantang River, is a top-grade Chinese Tea. It is often described as “The mighty tides of the Qiantang River are unparalleled in grandeur; the head meets the tail of the dragon. The head is Longding, and the tail is Longjing,” and it is also known for its beauty overshadowing other teas. The Longding tea is made from high-altitude tea trees and processed using traditional methods, which gives it a distinctive style characterized by an upright shape with Silver-green tips, a high and lasting fragrance, a fresh and sweet taste, a clear and green infusion, and uniform leaves that form whole buds. Additionally, it has the unique features of green dry leaves, green infusion, and green leaf base.

Nutritional Value

Proteins, amino acids, alkaloids, tea polyphenols, sugars, organic acids, pigments, aromatic substances, vitamins, water content. It aids digestion, refreshes the mind, prolongs life, lowers blood lipids, aids in weight loss, improves vision, promotes diuresis, reduces swelling, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, can counteract arterial hardening, lowers blood pressure, prevents hypertension, helps treat coronary heart disease, counters radiation (such as from televisions), calms the mind, soothes emotions, can help manage diabetes, has cosmetic benefits, prevents anemia, combats fatigue, relieves hangovers, quenches thirst, and has anti-cancer properties. It also strengthens the body and boosts energy.

Product Characteristics

Shape – tightly compacted and upright, silver-green with white down;

Aroma – fragrant and long-lasting, with notes of orchid or chestnut, with the orchid aroma being considered the finest;

Taste – fresh, pure, and refreshing, with a sweet aftertaste;

Infusion color – apricot green, clear, and bright;

Leaf base – plump, uniform, and whole buds.

History and Folklore

The Dragon Peak Pool is located on a small mountain peak in the Dalong Mountains. According to legend, this pool was originally dry. One year, a wandering monk came here and, upon seeing the ancient trees towering around the pool and the thick shade covering it, exclaimed, “What a fine pool! What a fine pool!” He then built a stone hut beside the pool and spent his days clearing it out. After countless days and nights of work, the monk finally uncovered a huge bluestone. When he loosened the stone, clear water began to seep through the cracks, accompanied by a faint rumbling sound. Suddenly, the stone shattered, and a powerful jet of water gushed forth from beneath, flowing continuously and soon filling up the entire deep pool with crystal-clear spring water.

The monk stroked his beard and laughed, planting tea bushes all around the pool and developing a tea garden. Because these plants were nourished by the water of the Dragon Peak Pool, they enjoyed soft and fertile soil. Surrounded by exotic flowers and trees and carpeted with fragrant grass, the tea bushes grew amidst clouds and mist, enveloped by their scent day after day, year after year, until they eventually produced a supreme quality tea.