Is Longjing tea yellow or green?

Longjing tea, also known as Lion Longjing, is a famous traditional tea in China, and its main producing area is Longjing Village, West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang. Longjing tea is traditionally divided into green tea and yellow tea, and yellow tea belongs to the smaller category of Longjing tea.

Yellow Longjing tea is yellow-brown after tea fermentation, and green Longjing tea is unfermented green tea. The processing technology and taste of the two teas are slightly different.

Generally speaking, yellow Longjing tea is more stable, softer in taste, more mellow in taste and lasting in aroma than green Longjing tea. Yellow Longjing tea often has more aging potential and lasts longer. However, the output of yellow Longjing tea is less and the price is usually higher.

Green Longjing tea is famous for its fragrance, freshness, refreshing and light taste. This kind of tea is light green in color and mellow in taste. Green Longjing tea is usually more suitable for fresh drinking. In addition, green Longjing tea contains high caffeine and tannic acid, which has certain refreshing and digestive functions. Green Longjing tea has a large output and the price is relatively close to the people.

When choosing yellow or green Longjing tea, you can choose according to your personal tastes and needs. If you like tea with soft taste and high aging potential, you can choose yellow Longjing tea. If you like tea with fresher taste and lower price, you can choose green Longjing tea. No matter which one you choose, you can taste the unique flavor of Longjing tea.