Hangzhou, March 13, (Xinhua)– Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning “pre-Qingming”) tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)
A farmer stirs and roasts fresh Longjing tea leaves in Longjing Village of Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, March 13, 2023. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape.
Farmers in Hangzhou now start harvesting Longjing tea leaves ahead of the Qingming Festival to produce the Mingqian (meaning “pre-Qingming”) tea, which is made of the very first tea sprouts in spring and considered to be of high quality. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)