{"product_id":"2026-early-spring-xi-hu-long-jing-he-xin-chan-qu-qun-ti-zhong-west-lake-dragon-well-core-region-seed-grown-variety-s-grade-green-tea-zhejiang-province","title":"2026 Spring \"Xi Hu Long Jing • He Xin • Qun Ti Zhong\" (West Lake Dragon Well \/ Longjing • Core Region • Seed-grown Heirloom) S Grade, Green Tea, ZheJiang Province.","description":"\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Since the gift box is quite heavy (around 360g), we also offer a version without the gift box, which can help reduce shipping costs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e West Lake Core Protected Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/b\u003e Qun Ti Zhong (Traditional Seed-grown Heirloom).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026 Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e S-Grade (Special Grade \/ Te Ji).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e 50g Gift Box with individual anti-counterfeit label.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Since the gift box is quite heavy (around 360g), we also offer a version without the gift box, which can help reduce shipping costs.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/b\u003e Officially issued by the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eHangzhou West Lake Longjing Tea Management Association\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. The Genetic Variable: Heirloom Qun Ti Zhong\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike the widely planted clonal Longjing #43, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eQun Ti Zhong\u003c\/b\u003e is the original heirloom variety propagated by seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Difference:\u003c\/b\u003e Seed-grown bushes possess a deep taproot system, allowing for higher mineral absorption from the rocky soil of the core region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor Logic:\u003c\/b\u003e It yields a more complex, layered profile. While clonal varieties prioritize early-season sweetness and uniform appearance, Qun Ti Zhong offers a robust \"Bean Aroma\" (Dou Xiang) paired with a persistent \"Rock Rhyme\" (Yan Yun) and a powerful returning sweetness (Hui Gan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Authentication \u0026amp; Traceability\u003c\/b\u003e The primary risk in the Longjing market is provenance mislabeling. To mitigate this, each 50g box is equipped with a unique, serialized anti-counterfeit label from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003eHangzhou West Lake Longjing Tea Management Association\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVerification:\u003c\/b\u003e This label acts as a physical credit backup, confirming that the tea was harvested within the strictly defined geographical borders of the West Lake core zones and processed according to regulated standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. Sensory Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDry Leaf:\u003c\/b\u003e Flat, smooth, and sturdy. The color is a natural yellowish-green (often described as \"Imperial Gold\" or \"Bao Guang\"), indicating traditional pan-firing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright apricot-green with high clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Mellow and full-bodied. The initial floral notes transition into a deep, nutty sweetness with a clean, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInfused Leaf:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender, even, and \"fat\" buds, showing high vitality and enzymatic integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Variable \u0026amp; Risk Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eI. Thermal Sensitivity (Brewing Mechanics)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariable:\u003c\/b\u003e Water Temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLogic:\u003c\/b\u003e High-grade green tea contains delicate amino acids that degrade under extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThreshold:\u003c\/b\u003e The optimal temperature is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e85°C (185°F)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRisk:\u003c\/b\u003e Using boiling water (100°C) will cause the premature release of caffeine and polyphenols, resulting in an astringent liquor and a \"cooked\" vegetal smell that masks the orchid fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eII. Preservation Logic (Oxidation Control)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariable:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambient Temperature and Humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Green tea is unoxidized and highly reactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtocol:\u003c\/b\u003e For long-term storage, the tea must be sealed and kept at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003e-18°C (0°F)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRisk:\u003c\/b\u003e Exposure to light, air, or room-temperature environments for more than 48 hours will result in a noticeable loss of \"freshness\" (Xian Du) and a yellowing of the liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIII. Aesthetic Variation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVariable:\u003c\/b\u003e Leaf Uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Qun Ti Zhong is seed-grown, natural genetic variation exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Subtle differences in leaf size and shape are normal. 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