{"product_id":"2026-mingqian-qiantang-longjing","title":"Dragon Well 43 - Early Picks","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tea-details {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\npadding: 10px 0;\nmargin: 0;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary {\nfont-weight: 600;\ncursor: pointer;\nletter-spacing: 0.05em;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: block;\n}\n\n.tea-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\ndisplay: none;\n}\n\n.tea-details p {\nmargin: 12px 0 0;\nline-height: 1.7;\n}\n\n.tea-graph {\nwidth: 100%;\ndisplay: block;\nmargin-bottom: 24px;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/2026_04_24_Dragon_Well_43_-_Early_PicksWeb_graph_10x_c67eeae2-e3e7-411a-88f3-19766dc6cc8c.png?v=1779314857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILED TASTING NOTES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry leaves aroma: candied chestnut, hazelnuts\u003cbr\u003eWet leaves aroma: lilac and hyacinths, white asparagus\u003cbr\u003eTexture: medium thick, oily\u003cbr\u003eTaste: edamame, madeleine, white asparagus, young bamboo, green bell pepper\u003cbr\u003eFinish: long and hazy, slightly thirst-quenching dryness, mild huigan (returning sweetness), slightly cool\u003cbr\u003eEmpty cup aroma: sweet popcorn\u003cbr\u003eAftertaste: peanut sprouts and flowers\u003cbr\u003eBody sensation: energizing, invigorating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKEY INFO\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: Green Tea\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Name: 明前钱塘龙井\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: late March 2026\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: QianTang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Longjing #43\u003cbr\u003eAltitude: 300-400m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eEFIM'S COMMENTS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Well (LongJing) is one of the most famous and most counterfeited teas in the world. True tea from the West Lake (XiHu) core area fetches high prices, and most of what circulates under that name is not authentic. Our Dragon Well 43 comes from QianTang, right next to the core area, offering the full experience at a reasonable price: toasted nuts, beans, flowers, an oily texture, and that delicious refreshing sweet return (HuiGan) that makes a good Dragon Well instantly recognizable. A treat on a beautiful sunny day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBREWING TIPS\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa style:\u003cbr\u003e85°C\u003cbr\u003e3g \/ 250ml glass\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 90sec, subsequent: +20sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e6 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this style, leave about half of the water in the glass with the leaves before adding more for the next infusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGongFu style:\u003cbr\u003e85°C\u003cbr\u003e3g \/100ml\u003cbr\u003e1st infusion: 20sec, subsequent: +10sec\/infusion\u003cbr\u003e7 infusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold brew: Put 3-5g in a one-liter bottle with room temperature water, and let it infuse for a few hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. Enjoy throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA ORIGIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Well 43 - Early Picks comes from QianTang, more precisely from an area neighboring the West Lake (XiHu) core area on the outskirts of Hangzhou. The varietal is the classic Longjing #43, harvested in late March 2026 before the QingMing festival, making it one of the earliest picks of the season. Dragon Wells picked before QingMing are called Mingqian and are generally considered the best. These early teas tend to have a more concentrated yet delicate flavor. We sourced it through a trusted friend based in China, with direct links to some of the best producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"tea-details\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTEA TRICHOMES ALERT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might notice white or yellowish fuzz on the dry leaves, sometimes clumped into small fluffy balls. This is not mold. These are tea trichomes (BaiHao), naturally present on early spring buds and leaves. Their presence is a good sign: it generally indicates that you are dealing with a very early harvest with a high proportion of young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","offers":[{"title":"Small pouch - 25g  |  19.9 € (0.8 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495455045,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sample - 6g | 5.5 € (0.92 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495487813,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large pouch - 70g | 49.9 € (0.71 €\/g)","offer_id":58015495520581,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/7734\/6885\/files\/DSC04586.jpg?v=1780443306","url":"https:\/\/teadrunkmonkeys.com\/en\/products\/2026-mingqian-qiantang-longjing","provider":"Tea Drunk Monkeys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}