10/26/04
[answering a question about Long Jing sub-varietals]

Certainly, Michael.

There are several cultivars that can be made into Longjing, the most widely
used a

1. C. sinensis cv. Longjing 43
2. C. sinensis cv. Longjing-changye
3. C. sinensis cv. Longjingzhong
4. C. sinensis cv. Pinyang-tezaocha
5. C. sinensis cv. Xiapu-yuanxiaol

Samar and Other Knowledgable Persons of Good Family,

Could you help me understand something of the history of these? For
example, which is the historic parent, or parents, and which is considered
the most classic? What tastes and styles are associated with each? (Don't
mean to be a pain in the butt, but I'm interested.)

Michael