HangZhou XiHu Shifeng Mountain special - grade AAA Longjing is a high - grade variety among Longjing teas. It is mainly produced in the West Lake area of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, as well as in a wide range of tea - growing regions. The area enjoys a mild climate and fertile soil, providing an excellent growth environment for the tea plants.
The picking standards of Special - grade AAA Longjing are extremely strict. Usually, the tender buds and leaves on the tea trees are selected. These parts of the tea leaves contain more tea polyphenols and amino acids, which are crucial for making high - quality Longjing Tea. The tea leaves have an attractive appearance, being flat and smooth, with a jade - green color. The tea soup tastes mellow, leaving a sweet aftertaste upon entry, and has a rich aroma. It possesses the quality characteristics of "green color, strong aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape". Moreover, it is rich in tea polyphenols, amino acids, various vitamins, minerals, as well as tea pigments, tea polysaccharides and many other components beneficial to the human body.
