There is much knowledge about selecting Longjing Tea. Consumers can judge from the color, aroma, taste and shape of the tea.

Color: Top-grade tea is yellowish green; Medium-grade tea’s color is mainly pure green; Low-grade tea is a dark green.

Aroma: To brew the tea, take 3g to 5g. Pour out the tea water after brewing and then smell if the tea has the strong or faint scent.

Taste: Look for an aftertaste after drinking the top-grade tea. It will taste somewhat sweet instead of bitter. (Excessive tea will also lead to acidity. So it is best to use about 5g tea).

Shape: Top-grade tea leaves look flat, even, and smooth on the tea surface with a length of about 2cm. Over-long or over-short tea will affect the quality.