Kaihua Longding

A somewhat rare but increasingly popular green tea that appeared and disappeared during the last century, these fine, pointed leaves are an unusual example of an aroma-forward green tea: while the soft body displays a rather typical bok choi flavor, the aftertaste blooms into butter and raspberry; a hearty whiff of the dried leaves might convince one of standing in a patisserie before a freshly prepared fruit torte or millefeuille. This quality recommends it as a tea to especially take one's time with—and to practice one's tea breath upon.