Green Tea

Meijiawu Longjing梅家坞龙井

Méijiāwù Lóngjǐng

Green Tea Longjing (Dragon Well) Hangzhou Spring Harvest

Longjing from the Meijiawu village, one of the five core Longjing production areas. Slightly more affordable than Xi Hu proper but excellent quality.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Chestnut Vegetal

Secondary Notes

Sweet Grass
Body Light Medium
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Meijiawu Longjing

In the cup, Meijiawu Longjing is best understood as a green tea built around chestnut and vegetal. The secondary notes of sweet and grass give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a light medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Meijiawu Longjing is associated with Hangzhou in Zhejiang, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. West Lake area with mild, humid climate. Home of Longjing. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: green tea is typically halted oxidation through early heat-fixing, so the finished tea keeps a fresh, high-toned profile. For Meijiawu Longjing, the oxidation level is 2% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 80C with about 4g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 5 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Meijiawu Longjing, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $18-$45 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for daily drinking. With moderate caffeine and a light medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Meijiawu Longjing

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 80°C
First Steep 30s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Meijiawu Longjing comes from Hangzhou (杭州) in Zhejiang Province . West Lake area with mild, humid climate. Home of Longjing.

Oxidation Level

2%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Meijiawu Longjing vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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