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In short: Long Jing, or Dragon Well, is a pan-fired green tea from the hills around West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Its flat, sword-shaped leaves brew a pale jade cup that tastes sweet, nutty and lightly toasted, often compared to fresh chestnuts and spring…
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