Cultivated in the hills surrounding Hangzhou's West Lake in Zhejiang Province, West Lake Longjing Tea (or Dragon Well Tea) is celebrated globally for its "Four Wonders": vibrant jade color, rich aroma, mellow sweetness, and exquisite shape. By engaging in every step—from picking fresh leaves to learning the craft of tea processing, and finally indulging in the ancient dian cha (tea-whisking) art rooted in Song Dynasty aesthetics—you gain deep insight into China's time-honored tea culture and its foundational philosophy of living in "unity of man and nature."

Top Pick for Visitors

Meijiawu Village, West Lake Scenic Area

What to Expect

Hands-On Harvesting: Under the guidance of seasoned tea growers, personally pick fresh Longjing tea leaves and learn to identify the precise "one bud, one leaf" standard for harvesting.

Masterful Hand-Frying: Step into a traditional tea workshop and observe, up close, the artisanal hand-frying of West Lake Longjing tea, experiencing the transformation of the leaves' color and aroma.

Ancient Tea Whisking: A tea expert will provide a systematic explanation and demonstration of Song Dynasty dian cha techniques, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetics of ancient Chinese scholars and literati.

Mindful Tasting: Guided by an experienced tea master, learn professional Longjing tasting methods and sample different grades of Longjing tea (e.g., Ming Qian tea (the tea before the Qingming Festival) and Yu Qian tea (the tea before the Grain Rain)), savoring their unique characteristics.

Recommended for

International visitors interested in Chinese culture, the Way of Tea, and traditional crafts.

Duration

3–4 hours