Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China

STORY: Harvest of renowned Longjing tea begins in east China DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official 3. various of tea fields 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MIAO YAQIN, Tea farmer in Longjing Village 5. various of tea making STORYLINE: Tea farmers in east China's Zhejiang Province on Monday started to harvest Longjing tea, one of the most popular tea varieties in the country. Longjing tea, also known as West Lake Dragon Well tea, is a variety of green tea. As one of China's 10 most famous teas, it is characterized by its green color, delicate aroma, mellow taste, and beautiful shape. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU SHENGQIANG, Longjing Village official "Judging from the condition this year, the tea has grown well. It should be of high quality." According to Hangzhou Longjing tea management association, the annual output of Longjing tea this year is forecast to maintain