A style of Dragon Well rarely found in the U.S. Elegant in appearance, offering an exquisite aroma, this Lung Ching cultivar is noticeably smaller in leaf than the more widely known Dragon Wells. The leaf appearance is strikingly green with ample golden coloration. Leaf is wok fired. Harvested in the second week of April 2025. Lot #5.
Lot Notes. Grown outside the greater Hangzhou area of Zhejiang Province. The farm-factory produces only varieties of Dragon Wells made primarily for China's domestic tea drinkers. Given this, you will find a flavor profile that is crisper than traditional Dragon Wells. The small shape of the leaves also contributes to this taste profile. Aroma is very inviting.
Tea Facts. A cultivar of a wild tea with origins in the Jiukeng area of Anhui Province. Harvest is before the rain. Smaller lots at this factory are wok fired.
Tasting Notes. Tasting the offered lot, the first steep offered a sweet and refreshingly nutty cup. Plenty of aroma is evident. Second steep, soft yet fresh vegetal notes and lite flavors of chestnut come through. The leaves will cup to light-yellow and clean liquor and a sweet, lingering aftertaste.
Brewing Suggestions. A level tablespoon (2-2.5 grams) is our recommendation for 6-8 ounces of water. Water temperature is perhaps best slightly lower at 185-195 degrees F to preserve the teas softer notes. Steep for two minutes and taste.
SKU: G-DW-JK-5
Green Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.