{"product_id":"traditional-west-lake-green-tea-loose-tea-leaves","title":"Traditional West Lake Green Tea (Loose Tea Leaves)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;line-height:1.6;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;font-style:italic;color:#555;padding:1em 1.2em;border-left:3px solid #c9a961;background:#fafafa;margin:1em 0;\"\u003eWest Lake Dragon Well tea carries the weight of imperial legacy—a green tea refined over two millennia and granted royal status during the Qing Dynasty. Handcrafted in the misty hills of Hangzhou's UNESCO-protected West Lake region, each leaf tells a story of spring awakening and masterful tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e⛰️ At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.3em 1.5em;margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eWest Lake, Hangzhou Province, China\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eGreen Tea (Longjing\/Dragon Well)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eEarly Spring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eLoose Leaf\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #ebe5d4;border-radius:8px;padding:1.3em;margin:1.2em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003e⛰️ Heritage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#555;\"\u003eDragon Well tea has held Imperial Tea status for over 2,000 years, treasured by Chinese royalty and celebrated as one of China's most prestigious teas. The distinctive pan-roasting technique—vigorous and precise—creates its signature jade color and delicate complexity, distinguishing it among world teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📊 Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"60\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv 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Early spring harvests are best enjoyed within the first year to preserve their delicate aromatic qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🎯 Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eThis is tea for the contemplative connoisseur—someone who honors tea's ceremonial past and seeks the refined, nuanced expression of a single terroir. It rewards patience and presence, unfurling its complexity across multiple infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a3d2a;color:#f4ede0;padding:1.3em 1.5em;border-radius:6px;margin:1.2em 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003e— Why We Selected This —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWest Lake Dragon Well represents the pinnacle of Chinese green tea craftsmanship and cultural significance. We selected GT's handmade version for its authentic production within the protected West Lake region, ensuring you experience this imperial legacy in its truest form.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eGT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#aaa;margin-top:2em;font-style:italic;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eStatements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEEP_CONV_BLOCK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:840px;margin:28px auto;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#3a3a32;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:center;background:#faf7f0;border:1px solid #e3dccb;border-radius:12px;padding:18px 16px;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#2d4a3e;font-size:0.95em;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eQuality Guarantee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#6b6b5e;\"\u003eDamaged, wrong, or lost? 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