Zhejiang is one of China's leading tea-producing areas. Longjing Tea, named after the local village whose name means "Dragon Well," is considered China's finest green tea.

Longjing came into prominence three centuries ago, during the Qing Dynasty. On his three visits to Zhejiang province, the illustrious emperor Qianlong always made a point of visiting the village to have a cup of the delicious local tea. He enjoyed it so much that he designated eighteen of Longjing's trees as producers of "imperial tea." This royal mark of approval ensured Longjing tea's special reputation, and the imperial tea-trees have turned the Dragon Well village into a major tourist attraction.

The local people have a special bond with their famous tea. The pleasant climate and fertile land of the area are ideal for growing the healthiest tea trees, and for generations, Longjing has prospered.

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