Kaihua Longding is one of the newly developed high-quality famous teas in Zhejiang, referred to as Longding, produced in Dalong Village, Qixi Township, Kaihua County, Shiershan in Suzhuang Township, Baiyun Mountain in Xikou Township, etc., and was listed as a tribute during the Chongzhen period of the Ming Dynasty
Kaihua Longding is one of the newly developed high-quality famous teas in Zhejiang, referred to as Longding. It is produced in Dalong Village, Qixi Township, Kaihua County, Shiershan in Suzhuang Township, Baiyun Mountain in Xikou Township, etc. Kaihua Longding famous tea, since the Ming Dynasty Chongzhen years was listed as a tribute, every Qingming eve to be sent to the capital with a fast horse flying boat, by the emperor, the ministers to enjoy, deeply favored.
The tea was created in the 50s after the establishment of New China, and the production system was interrupted for a time, and it began to be developed in 1957, resumed production in 1979, and became a new star in Zhejiang's famous tea. After continuous improvement, the quality is gradually improved, the strong buds of Longding tea are obvious, the shape is like the white clouds of the green dragon plate, after brewing with boiling water, the tip of the bud is erected, such as the orchid blooming, the soup color is clear and bright, the taste is refreshing and fresh, the tooth leaves the fragrance, brewed three times, there is still charm. The color of the finished product is emerald green, and the rope is tight and straight; The aroma is high and long-lasting, with floral fragrance, the taste is fresh and mellow, and the soup color is clear and green; The bottom of the leaf is bright.
The main production areas are distributed in Qixi, Suzhuang, Changhong, Zhangwan and Chinatown in Kaihua County, covering various towns and villages, with an annual output of about 6,000 kilograms, which is in short supply. In 1985, it was awarded the title of National Famous Tea, and in 1985 and 1986, it was continuously rated as the winning famous tea in Zhejiang Province.
Quality characteristics
Appearance - tight and straight, silver-green cloth; Aroma - rich and long-lasting, respectively, orchid fragrance, chestnut fragrance, especially orchid fragrance as the top grade; Taste - fresh and refreshing, sweet aftertaste; Soup color - apricot green, clear and bright; Leaf base - fat, even, flowering.
