Talk:Longjing tea

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[edit] The picture of the well

I don't know what's going on here, or why and who put up the picture of that ridiculous hole in the ground, or who told them it was the Dragon well, but I don't think that's true at all.

I've been there myself for one, and while I could have been misled (there might even be more than one called by that name), which I'm not suspecting considering the alternative, a few other facts speaks for my case:

For example, in the Longjing_tea article, it's described as "a well that contains relatively dense water, and after rain the lighter rainwater floating on its surface sometimes exhibits a sinuous and twisting boundary with the well water, which is supposed to resemble the movement of a traditional Chinese dragon." Also, I have read from other sources that if the water is stirred, the same effect appears.

So, first of all, is it even possible to see the water in that hole the size of a soup bowl? Much less stir it? Can you reach down at all? Is the water surface even wide enough to exhibit the twisting boundary effect?

Secondly, the governmental website of Hangzhou apparently agrees with me.

This is what the well looks like.

I have been to this particular well, and I have stirred the water, and there is, in fact, a very peculiar effect on the surface. It's like a knife sharp, zig-zaging edge dividing the surface in two, energetically wriggling its way across the surface.

I don't know what the hole in the ground on the picture is, but it's not the Dragon well. I have uploaded one of my own pictures from my visit there, put into public domain, and if no one have anything to object, I'll switch the picture to the real well.

Sane Traitor (talk) 14:26, 24 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Qiqiang and Queshe

Qiqiang means flag pole, or one bud and one leaf.

Queshe means bird tongue, or one bud and two leaves. Confusingly, some people also refer queshe as one bud and one leaf.

They refer to the parts of Longjing tea that is harvested, and only indirectly the grade. Usually the smaller the leaf and bud the higher the grade.

I have removed these two references from the text, which said that qiqiang is top grade, followed by queshe.

Also to mention that Lianxing is lotus heart, which is a single bud, smaller and younger, therefore higher quality.

The relationship between grade and the type of tea leaves is best described separately. I leave it to a stronger person to do this.

Juliantai 13:42, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pan Frying and Steaming

Most Chinese green tea is pan fried. Japanese green tea is steamed. The text incorrectly mentioned that most green tea is steamed. I have removed it. Juliantai 13:42, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] To much info?

In the world of tea, the term 'fermentation' refers to the drying of the freshly picked leaves, resulting in enzymatic oxidation. This oxidation is stopped by frying or steaming the leaves before they completely dry out. should be somewhere else, I've left it in for now.

As is the case with other green teas, Dragonwell tea leaves are unfermented. When steeped, the tea produces a yellow-green color, gentle pure aroma, and a rich flavor. The tea is contains vitamin C, amino acids should not really be here, because this is common to all green teas

I have also replaced all occurances of Dragonwell to Longjing as not to confuse. --Iateasquirrel 19:29, 11 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Edible?

Tea is edible after infusion, are'nt they all? Would be nice to have a reference for that --Iateasquirrel 19:32, 11 July 2005 (UTC)

Longjing tea leaves lack the bitter taste of most teas. (They taste like veggies after infusion). I'll provide a picture next time I brew some. --Yuje 07:29, July 12, 2005 (UTC)
I have had some bitter Longjing before, with the taste of heated metal; but that was just a cheap can and a long time ago. If you take some pictures have a look at Category:Infobox Tea/No Pictures.--Iateasquirrel 08:04, 12 July 2005 (UTC)
The higher grade varieties taste better, and the infused beverage produces very little color. Unfortunately for Wikipedia, I'm all out of Xihu Longjing leaves. --Yuje 08:22, July 12, 2005 (UTC)
I am aware of that, any information on what Before the rains is? I am more of an Oolong lover but I've heard it in passing. --Iateasquirrel 08:54, 12 July 2005 (UTC)