Sweet osmanthus is in bloom, and Longjing tea awaits. When the fragrance of sweet osmanthus fills the streets and lanes of Hangzhou, and cool breezes carrying a touch of sweetness brush past your shoulders, we know it’s time for the most anticipated season in Hangzhou each year—the season when the city is blanketed with blooming sweet osmanthus. For Tongxinshe Teahouse, this anticipation goes beyond just "smelling the fragrance"; it’s about presenting tea lovers with this "autumn flavor" that has been brewed for a whole year.
Sweet Osmanthus Longjing Tea is most famous in the area around Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, a perfect combination of natural seasons and artisanal craftsmanship. It uses limited-edition spring Longjing tea (harvested before the Qingming Festival) as the tea base, which absorbs the freshness of the entire spring. Then, it takes sweet osmanthus—the famous autumn flower of Hangzhou—as the key ingredient. Through the traditional scenting process, the elegance of Longjing tea and the fragrance of sweet osmanthus blend slowly over time. No additional flavorings are added; the natural interaction between tea and flowers alone creates this unique tea with both "spring water (freshness of spring tea) and autumn fragrance (scent of osmanthus)".
When brewed, there is not a single osmanthus flower in the cup, yet the fragrance hits first—the fresh, lively scent of osmanthus spreads first, followed by the rich aroma of Longjing tea layer by layer. When you take a sip, sweetness and fragrance fill your taste buds instantly: there is the fresh, mellow aftertaste of Longjing tea soup, and the subtle sweetness of osmanthus integrated into it. One sip soothes both body and mind, as if you are holding the entire autumn of Hangzhou in your hands.
Every autumn, Tongxinshe Teahouse faithfully presents this classic Sweet Osmanthus Longjing Tea. For many long-time tea lovers, the true charm of this tea lies not in the pile of golden dried osmanthus flowers or an overpowering sweet scent. Instead, it’s the gentleness of Longjing tea leaves unfurling slowly in warm water, blooming calmly amid the misty osmanthus fragrance; it’s the harmony between tea aroma and flower scent—neither competing for attention, but accompanying each other softly; it’s the fresh, mellow aftertaste lingering on the lips and teeth, the taste of Hangzhou’s autumn engraved in memory.
For years, we have insisted on the traditional scenting process, rejecting shortcuts and additives, just to restore the most authentic and healthier flavor of Hangzhou. Now, this limited-edition autumn delight from Hangzhou has officially launched its presale. We have also thoughtfully prepared limited 3g samples for free tasting, allowing you to savor it in advance. All pre-ordered orders will be shipped uniformly on November 1st. We invite you to take tea as a medium and hold onto the first touch of sweetness of this autumn.