No, I enjoy answering queries like this, it gives me the opportunity to dig
deeper under the surface. I don't have at hand the history of these
varietals, give me some time and I hope to unearth some info for you...

Samar

"Michael Plant" wrote in message
...
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