Xihu Longjing Tea / 贡牌西湖龙井

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Xihu Longjing Tea / 贡牌西湖龙井

You can not go home without taking some Longjing Green Tea. Hangzhou is one of the most famous tea producing areas in China, its Longjing tea dubbed "tea of Emperors". The long history and delicate processing makes it one of the finest teas in the world under a protected brand. To ensure the tea you're purchasing is authentic, choose a government-certified outlet such as Xihu Longjing Tea.

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address15 Lingyin Lu, Hangzhou
phone+86 137 3804 3079

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