Our Dragon Well, "Lung Ching", is a standard grade showing fresh green coloration, hints of golden yellow and leaves of varying sizes. It is grown in the Hangzhou area, harvested in mid-April, in a township known for its Dragon Well production. Harvested April 2024. Lot #1.
Lot Notes. We purchase our Dragon Well from a local factory that sells primarily in their region. They work toward a taste profile appealing to the local custom for flavor and aroma. This lot has depth in taste. The firing temperature has resulted in a crisp, vegetal and nutty flavor. There is nice tension between sweet and astringent notes.
Tea Facts. This lot is produced more to a local custom than most of the Dragon Wells exported from China. Grading of this tea is determined by appearance and degrees of flavor. This lot was harvested third week of April 2024.
Tasting Notes. The aroma is vegetative and sweet. The taste is clearly vegetal with a flavor of chestnuts that will warm and a hint of astringency, a traditional style of Dragon Well. Offers a quenching, lingering finish.
Brewing Suggestions. We recommend using 2.5 grams of leaf (round teaspoon) per 6-8 ounces of water. Steep with water temperature of 185-195 degrees F.; steep for 2 to 2.5 minutes. Longer steep times will yield a stronger cup taste and more pungent flavor with some increase in the tea's astringency or "bite". Drain the leaves, leave them dry and save them for additional steeps.
