A first taste of 2026 spring green teas
The most prized green teas are those picked before Qingming—a brief early spring window when leaves are at their most tender and expressive.
Each year, we source a small range of Pre-Qingming teas directly from the core regions of China’s green tea traditions. Shipped fresh from New York.
Pre-Qingming West Lake Longjing
China’s most prestigious green tea;
in its highest grade
Harvested from the core region of West Lake during the earliest pickings of the year, this precious Longjing is a testament to tradition and craftsmanship. Its aroma, reminiscent of roasted pea, is enhanced by delicate orchid undertones. On the palate, the tea unveils a refreshingly sweet and mellow flavor, evoking the pure essence of early spring.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
China’s most prestigious green tea;
in its highest grade
China’s most prestigious green tea;
in its highest grade
Harvested from the core region of West Lake during the earliest pickings of the year, this precious Longjing is a testament to tradition and craftsmanship. Its aroma, reminiscent of roasted pea, is enhanced by delicate orchid undertones. On the palate, the tea unveils a refreshingly sweet and mellow flavor, evoking the pure essence of early spring.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
One of China’s most celebrated green teas;
fruity aroma, fresh and lively
Harvested before Qingming from Dongting East Mountain by Lake Tai in Suzhou, this early-spring green tea is handcrafted using traditional techniques. It is known for its delicate white hairs, vibrant freshness, and distinctive fruity fragrance, shaped by tea trees grown among fruit trees.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Pre-Qingming Donting Biluochun
One of China’s most celebrated green teas;
fruity aroma, fresh and lively
One of China’s most celebrated green teas;
fruity aroma, fresh and lively
Harvested before Qingming from Dongting East Mountain by Lake Tai in Suzhou, this early-spring green tea is handcrafted using traditional techniques. It is known for its delicate white hairs, vibrant freshness, and distinctive fruity fragrance, shaped by tea trees grown among fruit trees.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Pre-Qingming Xinyang Maojian
One of China’s most celebrated green teas;
fruity aroma, fresh and lively
Harvested before Qingming from Dongting East Mountain by Lake Tai in Suzhou, this early-spring green tea is handcrafted using traditional techniques. It is known for its delicate white hairs, vibrant freshness, and distinctive fruity fragrance, shaped by tea trees grown among fruit trees.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Premium green tea from north China;
full-bodied and mellow taste
Premium green tea from north China;
full-bodied and mellow taste
High mountain origins, pre-Qingming harvest, and traditional handcrafted techniques ensure the superior quality of our Xinyang Maojian. The tea offers a rich floral and fruity fragrance and a full-bodied, mellow taste with a hint of pleasant bitterness, leaving a refreshing and long-lasting aftertaste.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Pre-Qingming Fuyang Longjing
Classic Longjing from Hangzhou;
smooth, fresh, and gently sweet
Our Fuyang Longjing is harvested during the Pre-Qingming first flush in Fuyang, Hangzhou. Grown near the West Lake area, the tea reflects the classic Longjing character—flat leaves, a roasted bean aroma, and a clean, refreshing sweetness. Traditional pan-firing preserves its balanced, mellow profile..
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Classic Longjing from Hangzhou;
smooth, fresh, and gently sweet
Classic Longjing from Hangzhou;
smooth, fresh, and gently sweet
Our Fuyang Longjing is harvested during the Pre-Qingming first flush in Fuyang, Hangzhou. Grown near the West Lake area, the tea reflects the classic Longjing character—flat leaves, a roasted bean aroma, and a clean, refreshing sweetness. Traditional pan-firing preserves its balanced, mellow profile..
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Pre-Qingming Anji Baicha
Green tea with pale “white” leaves;
fresh, sweet, umami-rich
Our Anji Baicha is an early-spring green tea from high-altitude gardens in Anji. Slowly grown in cool mountain conditions and gently baked at low temperatures, it offers a fresh, floral aroma and a smooth, sweet, umami-rich profile.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz
Green tea with pale “white” leaves;
fresh, sweet, umami-rich
Green tea with pale “white” leaves;
fresh, sweet, umami-rich
Our Anji Baicha is an early-spring green tea from high-altitude gardens in Anji. Slowly grown in cool mountain conditions and gently baked at low temperatures, it offers a fresh, floral aroma and a smooth, sweet, umami-rich profile.
Net Weight: 30 g/1 oz