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Imperial Long Jing Green Tea

Sale price$1,039 Regular price$1,299

The legendary Long Jing Green Tea that once graced Emperor Qianlong's court, now sourced from the descendants of the original imperial tea trees of China's West Lake.

Aroma: Crisp spinach and toasted chestnut, with a clean mineral undertone.

Tea Soup Color: Soft jade green, crystal-clear.

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Reserved exclusively for the most discerning palate.

Imperial Grace

The Legacy of West Lake’s Finest

First honored by Emperor Qianlong in 1751, this exquisite green tea traces its lineage to the original 18 imperial trees of West Lake. Handpicked with the same meticulous care, its leaves yield a remarkably smooth, delicate flavor — a rare treasure that continues to embody the grace and refinement of its royal origin.

Product story

In 1751, Emperor Qianlong visited China's West Lake and sampled Long Jing Green Tea from 18 ancient trees. Declaring it the pinnacle of refinement, he declared the tea imperial-grade. The trees he favored were set aside exclusively for the court, and their leaves were harvested with extraordinary care to preserve their delicate flavor.

Today, our Imperial Long Jing Green Tea comes from the direct descendants of those same trees, grown in the same mineral-rich soil. The leaves are still picked by hand with meticulous attention — never torn or crushed — resulting in a tea of rare smoothness and depth. Only a fraction of West Lake's total Long Jing output is produced yearly, making this tea one of the most sought-after green teas in the world.