{"product_id":"lung-ching-premium-first-flush-2026","title":"Lung Ching Premium First Flush 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLongjing \"Pre-Qingming\" 2026: The Essence of Spring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLongjing (or Lung Ching) is celebrated as the \"King of Green Teas.\" This specific selection belongs to the prestigious Ming Qian (Pre-Qingming) category, meaning it is harvested before the Qingming festival (early April).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eWhy is it so special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLimited Harvest: It is produced in a window of just a few days, when the buds are tiny, tender, and full of nutrients accumulated during the winter.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperior Quality: Before the rains, growth is slow; this gives the leaves an extraordinary sweetness and a unique aromatic concentration, devoid of bitterness.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCraftsmanship: The leaves are hand-crafted in large woks, where they are expertly pressed to obtain the typical flat, \"spear\" shape.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eCharacteristic Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAppearance: Flat, uniform leaves, a bright jade green with golden highlights.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAroma: Intense notes of toasted chestnut, fresh soybeans, and a delicate floral scent.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFlavor: Extremely smooth and velvety. Lingering sweetness (Hui Gan) with a fresh hazelnut aftertaste.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eColor: Clear and bright yellow-green.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003ePreparation Tips (Traditional Method)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eTo enhance this precious tea, we recommend using a tall glass or a Gaiwan to admire the \"dance of the leaves.\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eWater Temperature: 75°C - 80°C (avoid boiling water to avoid scalding the tender buds).\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eDosage: 3g of leaves per 150-200ml of water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eInfusion Time: 1-2 minutes for the first infusion. This tea holds up beautifully to 3 or 4 subsequent infusions, each revealing different nuances.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eNote for Connoisseurs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eLongjing 2026 is a tea best enjoyed \"young.\" Its freshness is its main virtue. Store in a cool, dry place away from light, preferably in an airtight container to preserve its aromatic bouquet.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Tea World Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59537643602265,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/5133\/8585\/files\/2462.jpg?v=1790078463","url":"https:\/\/teaworldshop.it\/en\/products\/lung-ching-premium-2026","provider":"Tea World Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}