In reality, Hupao Spring is formed by underground water that seeps through the veins and cracks in the quartz sandstone that is impervious to acidic materials. Due to its low mineral content the pure, sweet, cold spring water is an ideal health drink. Also, the spring water is known for its high surface tension. When a coin is placing in a bowl filled to the brim, the water will rise three millimeters above the bowl's edge without overflowing.

Since ancient times, Hupao Spring water and Dragon Well tea, which bring out the best in each other, have been known as the two wonders of the West Lake. Recently, when surveyed about the top ten scenic tourist attractions in Hangzhou, locals chose Hupao Spring for its great fame.

  Longjing Tea

Longjing Tea, which consists of flat, slender strips of tealeaves in bright green liquid, is most famous for its unique fragrance and flavor. Furthermore, Longjing tea is good for your health regardless of age. It is used to deter food poisoning, refresh the body, stop cavities, fight viruses, control high blood pressure, lower the blood sugar level and to prevent cancer. Hence, Longjing tea is regarded as the elixir of health and is widely sold and accepted all over the world.

The name Longjing comes from a small village on the Fenghuang Hill, in Hangzhou, Zhengjiang Province. It is said that residents in ancient times believed that a dragon dwelled there and controlled the rainfall. As a result, from as early as the Three Kingdoms Period (221-280), people from surrounding areas have traveled there whenever there was a drought to pray for rainfall.

Longjing tea is grown in the Longjing mountain area of Hangzhou, southwest of the West Lake. The fertile land is rich in both phosphorus and sub-acidic sand. This region prevents the cold currents from the north and holds back the warm currents from the south, thus the cultivation area of Longjing tea can be coated by cloud and mist for long periods of time. With such favorable growing conditions, Longjing tea is considered the best tea in China.

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