Eating in China
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Longjing tea

龙井茶Lóngjǐng chá

A green tea recognized by its flattened, smooth leaves and green coloring.

Type
Tea and herbal ingredients

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A green tea recognized by its flattened, smooth leaves and green coloring.

In the kitchen

Seasons Longjing shrimp.

The shrimp preparation uses brewed leaves and their infusion.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有龙井茶吗?

Does this dish contain Longjing tea?

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