Tea farmers harvest West Lake Longjing tea in China’s Hangzhou

March 25, 2026 No Comments Green Tea, Green tea, Industry News ctma

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-03-20 10:13

Tea farmers pick tea leaves in Meijiawu village in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, March 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

Tea farmers in Hangzhou of East China’s Zhejiang province started to harvest the West Lake Longjing tea, one of the most popular tea varieties in the country.

The Longjing tea is a variety of green tea. As one of China’s 10 most famous teas, West Lake Longjing tea is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape.

An aerial drone photo shows tea farmers picking tea leaves in Meijiawu village in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, March 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
Tea farmers pick tea leaves in Meijiawu village in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, March 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
An aerial drone photo shows tea farmers picking tea leaves in Meijiawu village in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, March 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
A tea farmer fries tea leaves in Meijiawu village in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, March 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
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