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Spend a private day in Hangzhou harvesting and hand-roasting Longjing tea, then taste your own brew beside the hills that made Dragon Well famous. This practical, hands-on tour blends fieldwork, local meals, and a scenic stop at West Lake.
Spend a private day in Hangzhou harvesting and hand-roasting Longjing tea, then taste your own brew beside the hills that made Dragon Well famous. This practical, hands-on tour blends fieldwork, local meals, and a scenic stop at West Lake.
You step off the minivan and the hill leans toward you: terraces of young green leaves layered like pages in a field guide. The air smells of damp earth and fresh cut grass, and the tea bushes seem to bend with intention as your guide points out the first flush of Longjing shoots.
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Operated by Expats Holidays · Hangzhou, Zhejiang
You step off the minivan and the hill leans toward you: terraces of young green leaves layered like pages in a field guide. The air smells of damp earth and fresh cut grass, and the tea bushes seem to bend with intention as your guide points out the first flush of Longjing shoots.
Longjing (Dragon Well) tea has been grown in the hills west of Hangzhou for centuries; Imperial courts prized its flat, fragrant leaves and pan-roasted finish. Geologically, the slopes are old granite with thin, well-drained soils that force the tea roots to work—concentrating flavor. Culturally, tea here is both daily ritual and craft: farmers still hand-pick the two-leaf-and-bud shoots in early spring and roast them over bronze woks to lock in aroma.
This private day tour moves at a careful pace: tea picking with farmers, a hands-on pan-roasting session, and a guided tasting that teaches you to read aroma, liquor color, and texture. Lunch typically features Hangzhou specialties—think lotus root and seasonal greens—followed by a short visit to West Lake where pagodas and bridges become the backdrop to local life.
Practical matters: expect light walking on uneven terraces, bring sun and rain protection, and allow about six to seven hours for the full experience. Wear grippy shoes for muddy sections and bring a small bottle to carry water between tastings. If you want a quieter visit, book for early morning when the terraces are cooler and farmers are at work.
Yes—this listing is a private day tour designed for your party with an English-speaking guide and dedicated vehicle transfers to meeting points.
Expect easy to moderate activity: standing, short uphill walks on uneven terrace paths, and light steps during a full-day schedule.
Yes—tasting sessions are included and you’ll receive a souvenir package of Longjing tea that you helped roast.
Pickup to the meeting point is provided as noted; confirm your pickup location when booking and check accessibility needs in advance.
Expats Holidays operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the minivan and the hill leans toward you: terraces of young green leaves layered like pages in a field guide. The air smells of damp earth and fresh cut grass, and the tea bushes seem to bend with intention as your guide points out the first flush of Longjing shoots.
You step off the minivan and the hill leans toward you: terraces of young green leaves layered like pages in a field guide. The air smells of damp earth and fresh cut grass, and the tea bushes seem to bend with intention as your guide points out the first flush of Longjing shoots.
Longjing (Dragon Well) tea has been grown in the hills west of Hangzhou for centuries; Imperial courts prized its flat, fragrant leaves and pan-roasted finish. Geologically, the slopes are old granite with thin, well-drained soils that force the tea roots to work—concentrating flavor. Culturally, tea here is both daily ritual and craft: farmers still hand-pick the two-leaf-and-bud shoots in early spring and roast them over bronze woks to lock in aroma.
This private day tour moves at a careful pace: tea picking with farmers, a hands-on pan-roasting session, and a guided tasting that teaches you to read aroma, liquor color, and texture. Lunch typically features Hangzhou specialties—think lotus root and seasonal greens—followed by a short visit to West Lake where pagodas and bridges become the backdrop to local life.
Practical matters: expect light walking on uneven terraces, bring sun and rain protection, and allow about six to seven hours for the full experience. Wear grippy shoes for muddy sections and bring a small bottle to carry water between tastings. If you want a quieter visit, book for early morning when the terraces are cooler and farmers are at work.