Longjing tea or by steaming the leaves before they completely dry out. As is the case with other green teas (and white teas), Longjing tea leaves experience minimal oxidation. When steeped, the tea produces a yellow-green color. The tea contains vitamin C, amino acids, and, like most finer Chinese green teas, has one of the highest concentrations of catechins among teas. For best infusion results, water at around 70-75 °C or 167-176 °F should be used to brew the tea leaves. Although it is common practice nowadays to steep Longjing tea in porcelain or glassware, it is claimed the real taste profile
Language and overseas Chinese communities Southeast Asia, Hokkien and Cantonese has traditionally served as the "lingua francas" amongst ethnic Chinese across most of the region and within many of its nations. However, the language situation of these communities can vary greatly amongst neighboring nations or even within. Although the Burmese Chinese (or Chinese Burmese) officially make up three percent of the population, the actual figure is believed to be much higher. Among the under-counted Chinese populations are: those of mixed background; those that have registered themselves as ethnic Bamar to escape discrimination; illegal Chinese immigrants that have flooded Upper Burma since the 1990s (up to