Longjing tea from bluish to deep green after steeping. Before infusion, higher quality Longjing teas have a very tight, flat shape and light green color. A study by Wang and Ruan (2009) found that one aspect of the perceived low quality of Longjing teas was a higher concentration of chlorophyll, producing a darker green color. The study revealed that free amino acids and theanine concentrations contribute positively to what is perceived as a good taste. Longjing tea was granted the status of Gong Cha, or imperial tea, in the Qing dynasty by the Kangxi Emperor. According to the legend, The Kangxi Emperor's
Chinese Temple and Settlement Site, Croydon yield further information about the Chinese communities which flourished in Queensland in the nineteenth century. Of particular significance are the two remnant "pig" ovens, which are rare examples of ovens on a Chinese settlement site in Queensland. The place has a strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons. The place has a special association with Chinese settlers in Australia and their descendants. The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history. The Chinese Temple and Settlement