1. The appearance is neat and beautiful: the shape of Xihu Longjing is flat and cylindrical, the leaves are neatly arranged, the cords are straight and straight, the color is bright green, and the appearance is elegant and pleasant.
2. Tea leaves are straight and upright: the leaves of Xihu Longjing are straight and upright without bending or deformation, which indicates that the leaves are growing robustly and the tea is of good quality.
3. Flesh firmness: the flesh part of the tea leaf covering should be plump and full, the demarcation between the leaf blade and the fruit is clear, and the flesh is rich in moisture, which makes the tea more tender.
4. Tea buds intact: the tea buds picked in West Lake Longjing should be tender and green and intact, with no signs of breakage or insect damage.
5. Tea surface luster: the surface of Xihu Longjing is smooth and delicate, glossy, even after brewing can still maintain the luster of the tea leaves, showing the freshness and high quality of the tea.