Green tea

Lung Ching

Lung Ching – also known as Longjing or "Dragon Well Tea" – is a classic spring green tea from Zhejiang, traditionally pan-heated and flat-pressed by hand. Made from young leaves of the early harvest, it brews a clear, golden-green cup with a mild sweetness, silky body, and the typical chestnut/nutty notes. Calm, clean, and very approachable – for those who seek precision rather than harshness in their green tea.

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This is how the tea tastes

AROMA & CHARACTER

A bright chestnut note opens the aroma, accompanied by spring greens (tender leaves, edamame) and a subtle hint of blossom. The first infusion is silky, mildly sweet, and clear, with a delicate roasted warmth rather than bitterness. As it develops, the tea becomes more rounded: more nuttiness, a touch of grain, and a cool, understated citrus freshness in the aftertaste. Subsequent infusions become more transparent and mineral, while the sweetness remains quietly present. At 75–80 °C, Lung Ching remains pleasantly mild; brewing time determines the depth, not the harshness.

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The heat from the pan stops oxidation and keeps the cup clear, smooth and without any harsh bitterness.

A warm nuttiness carries the body, without heaviness, with an elegant sweetness in the background.

Over several rounds, the tea evolves from silky-fresh to rounder and more mineral, without becoming unbalanced.

PAN-FIRED
Chestnut Note
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THE TEA FARM

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Green classic from Zhejiang

Longjing coffee historically originates from the Hangzhou region around West Lake (Xihu) in Zhejiang Province. The mild, humid spring climate and mineral-rich soils promote a natural sweetness and a clear, elegant cup structure. Its distinctive character is primarily achieved through processing: pan-setting and flat pressing shape the leaf structure, texture, and characteristic nuttiness.

Harvesting takes place in early spring. After a brief withering, the leaves are heated in hot pans, then flattened by hand and gently dried. The result is a natural green tea without additives, whose appeal lies in precision and tranquility.

TEA FARM

Selected from smaller gardens with a focus on handcraft and consistent pan fixing.

TERROIR

Mild climate, humid spring days and mineral soils promote balance, sweetness and clarity.

ORIGIN

Longjing is a style-defining specialty with a clearly defined processing method. Quality is evident in the leaf and the calmness of the cup.

The tea

Lung Ching

Lung Ching is traditionally fixed in the pan and pressed flat. This results in a light, clean cup with a silky body, mild sweetness, and the typical chestnut/nutty notes. Shorter brewing times emphasize the fresh, spring-like greens, while longer brewing times bring more warmth and depth. A good Lung Ching remains smooth and precise.

PREPARATION

Pour 5g per 200ml of water at 75–80°C .
3 infusions : 1 min. sweet and fresh / 3 min. nutty and full-bodied

CAFFEINE CONTENT

Mild to moderate, typical of green tea. The tea has a clear and calming effect, without being stimulating. Ideal in the morning or early afternoon. Recommended in the evening only if well tolerated.

CUP COLOR

A bright, golden-green shimmer with clear reflections – soft, radiant, elegant.

NOEMA

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NOEMA TEA

NOEMA is an independent tea house with a clear ambition: Only what we can stand behind in terms of taste, craftsmanship and content makes it into our product range.

We work with carefully selected partners who share our eye for quality. Every variety is tasted, compared, understood – and only included if it fulfills what we look for in tea: clarity, tranquility, and depth.

Selection made intentionally

Each variety is tasted blind and only included if it is convincing in terms of origin, craftsmanship and character.

Unadulterated & pure

Our teas are free from flavorings and additives – so you only taste what the leaf naturally brings.

Freshness that lasts

Our lightproof bags protect the delicate aroma, so you can taste where the tea comes from in every cup.

FAQs

What is special about Lung Ching?

Lung Ching – also known as Dragon Well Tea – is one of China's most famous green teas. Originating from the Zhejiang region, it is traditionally roasted flat in hot pans. The result is a smooth, sweet, nutty tea with a delicate freshness and an emerald green color. An elegant, clear classic with a long history.