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the quality is always the best with Silk Road Tea
Dragon Well, Long Jing, has a rich and long history of cultivation and may well be the most famous tea in the world. Highest grade lots are plucked early in the spring with much anticipation among lovers of tea. Its exquisite taste highlights why it is much sought after and recognized as one of China’s elite Tribute Teas. Dragon Well dates its place in tea history to the Qing Dynasty, first enjoyed by the emperors Qianlong and Kangxi. Today classed as the “national drink” of China, it is hugely popular in China’s domestic market, with highest grades fetching, at times, astronomical prices. Artisanally crafted in the traditional manner by firing in a wok, this lot is an excellent choice as an everyday tea, always an invigorating beverage and it goes well with food; or, serve it after a meal 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 handcrafted in a wok to a traditional appearance - jade green with golden touches. Harvest date is April 2021.
Tea Facts. Grown organically, this lot was harvested in April 2021 in Zhejiang Province. Farm location is well outside the 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. This green has been carefully processed preserving the best qualities of the cultivar.
Tasting Notes. Crisp flavor and a rich vegetal aroma. Taste is sweet and fresh, with soft, nutty, chestnut-like notes. Cup liquor is green-yellow and clean. In the finish, you will find the hints of roasted chestnuts, lightly sweet flavors and this will linger.
Brewing Suggestions. We suggest using 3 grams of leaf (a tablespoon) for 8 ounces of water. Best if the water temperature is well below boiling, 185 – 195 F, is about the range. Steep for 2 minutes and taste. All the taste notes should be open at this stage. For a stronger cup, steep closer to 3 minutes and enjoy. Leaves will provide multiple steeps.
the quality is always the best with Silk Road Tea
Have been a customer of silkroad when it was special teas searching the world, anyway this used to be one of my favorites , not as flavorful as in the past. It’s ok
I really like this dragon well and drink it every day. You won’t be disappointed.
An very good Long Jing. My current favorite green tea. I have cup most days in late afternoon.
Excellent tea nice melow taste!
Dragon Well organic has been greeting me every morning for months now. Robust earthy flavor. The sachets are good too.
This is simply my favorite green tea of them all. Very vegetal tasting with a toasty nutt flavor. So good with breakfast lunch or dinner. Their Jade Spring is a close second. Top shelf tea for sure. Thank you SRT for not compromising your standards when it comes to quality teas!!!
Dragon well tea reminds me of China. It is the tea I drink when traveling. I love the mild taste and the way the leaves unfurl as they steep. It has a nice grassy flavor and is not bitter even when you let the leaves stay in the cup a long time.
A delightful green tea. Aromatic and flavorful as a good green should be. I added a bit extra to the initial steep. Very satisfying brew.
