Dragon Well (龙井）

Dragon Well tea is famous for her green color, fragrant smell, refreshing taste and beautiful body, which is well renowned by people in the world. You can choose tradional Gong fu way to brew long jin tea with gaiwan, named covered bowl.

 

Brewing Directions: Gong Fu Cha Method

• For Gong fu way to brew a tea, we use hot water to preheat all the tea wears. When all the tea wears are warm, we gentlely invite the tea and tea soup to our cups.

• Water Temperature:  70~80°C (158-176°F)

• Amount of Leaves: 5 grams (0.18 ounces) of tea leaves for a 100ml (3.4 fluid ounces) gaiwan or Yixing teapot.

• Amount of Water: Fill the gaiwan or teapot with hot water, allowing the leaves enough space to expand.

• Steeping Times: the first infusion should be around 10 seconds. Subsequent infusions can be increased gradually, starting from 15 seconds and extending up to 25 seconds. Enjoy multiple infusions, up to 8.

Long Jing tea originates from the West Lake area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The unique geography, climate, and soil conditions of this region contribute to the tea's distinct flavor. Long Jing tea is known for its delicate taste, with a smooth, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor, as well as its pale green color and fresh aroma.

The tea leaves for Long Jing are picked in early spring, with only the youngest and most tender leaves and buds being selected. After picking, the leaves are withered, then pan-fried in large woks to halt oxidation and preserve their green color. This process also gives the tea its unique, flat appearance. After frying, the leaves are shaped, and then dried. High-quality Long Jing tea leaves are carefully hand-packed into airtight containers to maintain freshness and flavor

Long Jing tea ranks among the top ten most famous Chinese teas, often referred to as China's Famous Ten. It is one of the most popular and well-known green teas both in China and worldwide.

One interesting historical story about Long Jing tea involves Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1711-1799). During one of his visits to the West Lake area, he witnessed local tea farmers picking tea leaves and was so impressed by their skill that he decided to try it himself. While picking tea, he received an urgent message from his mother, the Empress Dowager, summoning him back to the palace. In his haste, he tucked the picked tea leaves into his sleeve. When he returned to the palace and presented the leaves to his mother, she was delighted by the tea's aroma, which had been enhanced by the warmth of his body. From then on, the tea became a tribute tea for the imperial court, further increasing its fame and prestige.