This year’s lot is a classic! Thick/smooth body, savory aromatics, nutty/grassy character, and just enough astringency to make its presence known. Easy to drink. Easy to like. 

This year’s lot from Mr. Kong Zhong Ming was produced on May 1, 2022 and comes from Pan An county in Zhejiang province. It’s a two leaf and a bud pluck from the classic Long Jing #43 cultivar growing at approximately 2,400 feet.

Ingredients: green tea

Steeping Instructions

5 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min.

Traditional Steeping

Use 5 grams of tea in 150ml gaiwan using 175°F water:

• Rinse - 10 seconds (discard this steep)
• 1^st Steep – 15 seconds
• 2^nd Steep – 10 seconds
• 3^rd Steep – 20 seconds
• 4^th Steep – 40 seconds
• 5^th Steep – 1 min 20 sec
• 6^th Steep – 2 min 30 sec

Number of Cups

2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups