Long Jing comes alive with ginger and spices, rounded by apple.
Tea
The Dragon's Trace
A moment that stays open.
When time is still looking for its shape, green tea moves with it without closing it.
Explore this form of time →Green tea, Long Jing with spices
Ref. HT26
Brewing guide
2 to 4 min
of infusion
85°C
ideal temperature
2 to 3 g / 200 ml
recommended dose
Description
Long Jing comes alive with ginger and spices.
Apple brings roundness, while Ceylon cinnamon and cardamom extend the cup with a fine, lasting warmth.
Ingredients
Long Jing green tea, apple pieces, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, green cardamom. No added flavourings.
Terroir, cultivar and leaf biochemistry
La Trace du Dragon begins with a Long Jing, the “dragon well”, a green tea from the Hangzhou region, in Zhejiang. Its Camellia sinensis leaves are dry-heated in pans, then pressed flat : this light roasting stops oxidation and gives it its chestnut notes. Long Jing is rich in L-theanine and catechins. We have paired it with pieces of apple, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon and green cardamom, with no added flavourings : a Long Jing with ginger, spiced yet faithful to the leaf.
Organoleptic profile and liquor
The liquor is yellow-green and clear. The nose blends the roasted notes of the Long Jing with the warmth of cinnamon and the resinous freshness of cardamom. On the palate, the leaf remains present, smooth and slightly nutty ; the apple rounds it out, while the ginger warms the finish. This spiced Long Jing green tea is made for autumn and winter, when you want a green tea that warms without becoming heavy.
Brewing protocol (gong fu cha and Western) and storage
Western method : 3 g for 20 cl, water at 75-80 °C, 2 to 3 minutes. The spices can withstand slightly hotter water than pure Long Jing, but boiling water would make the leaf bitter. Gong fu cha : 5 g for 12 cl, water at 80 °C, 40 seconds, then two to three infusions. The apple pieces are most expressive in the first cup. Store in a dry place, away from light, with the tin tightly closed to preserve the spices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Jing?
A Chinese green tea from Hangzhou, with flat, roasted leaves and notes of chestnut.
Does La Trace du Dragon contain caffeine?
Yes, it is based on a green tea from Camellia sinensis.
Does it contain flavourings?
No. The spiced taste comes from the pieces of apple, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom.
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