Dragon Well, Long Jing, has a rich and long history of cultivation and may well be the most famous tea in the world. Its exquisite taste highlights why it is much sought after and recognized as one of China’s most popular teas. Grown organically, artisanal crafted, this lot is an excellent choice as an everyday tea. An invigorating beverage anytime, it goes well with food for added flavor and acts as a digestive.
Lot Notes. Our Dragon Well is sourced in Zhejiang Province. The cultivation of this local cultivar has developed a taste profile we find honors the finest traditions of this tea. The leaves are crafted to offer the "4 uniques" of this famed tea - jade color, vegetative aroma, chestnut-like flavor and a feather shape.
Tea Facts. Grown organically in Zhejiang Province. Harvest date is April 2024. Farm location is well outside the congested urban area and the effects of its factory belt. Leaves are small to medium in size. Note the light "fuzz" on the leaves and the unmistakably delicious aroma that supports its fresh taste.
Tasting Notes. Crisp flavors and a rich vegetal aroma. Steeped, this lot offers sweet, nutty, chestnut-like notes. Cup liquor is green-yellow and clean. The finish will linger with sweet flavors.
Brewing Suggestions. We suggest using 2-2.5 grams of leaf (a teaspoon) for 6-8 ounces of water. Best if the water temperature is well below boiling at 195 F. Steep for 2 minutes and taste. All the taste notes should be open at this stage. For a stronger cup, steep 2.5 minutes and enjoy. Leaves provide multiple steeps.
GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
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.
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Wonderful Organic Dragon Well
This tea has the most delightful taste. The flavor is subtle and I find it revives me more than other drink. I particularly enjoy it in the morning when my taste buds are wide open.
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Not what I was accustom too ...
I used to buy this Long Ching tea from another store but they no longer carried it (which was a huge disappointment) and ... here goes the beginning of my relationship with Silk Road Teas. I started with this grade and albeit the cost was lower than what I used to buy, it was also nothing like I remembered of the taste of Dragon Well, a tea that was an experience for me at every cup. This one is however not bad but and I would qualify it as average. Indeed, an every day tea, good for a mid-morning cup. It has that pleasing green color alright. If you seek an introductory experience, this may be for you. As for me, will try the first grade next.