Our beautiful Organic Long Jing Dragonwell from Zheijiang Province will soothe and refresh.
Broad, flat, bold green leaves create an entrancing golden-green liquor. Rich, nutty, and sweet flavor with a nice rounded finish.
Meticulously plucked in early spring when they are full of aroma and have a silvery shine, careful hands turn and press the leaves in a firing wok until they obtain their characteristically flat shape. The process requires skill to maintain the temperatures needed for superior quality, taste and volume.
Dragonwell (Longjing or Lung Ching) is a delicate green tea known for its gentle, sweet flavor. Dragonwell Green Tea is from eastern China from the providence of Zhejiang. It is famous throughout China for its superior quality and still the most widely known Chinese tea.
The term "Lung Ching" or "Lungching" translates to "Dragon Well.” The tea has taken the name of its village of origin. (See Legends for more detail)
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3.5 oz Tin - $12.50 - 49 Servigs - 26¢ per cup
8.0 oz Pouch - $20.00 - 113 Servings - 18¢ per cup
Other Names: Longjing, Lung Ching, Lungching, Dragon Well
Water: 160-175°F | Leaves: 1 tsp per 6 ounce cup | Infusion Time: 2-3 minutes
Basic Steeping Tips
- Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible - Don't overboil water - Remove leaves after recommended time (adjust to taste) - If you want stronger tea, use more leaves instead of steeping for a longer time
Leaves can be resteeped 2-3 times resulting in various flavor differences. Don't throw out those leaves until they have given it all up!
Hint: Err on the side of a short steep and increase time as needed. Careful not to heat the water too hot! A great steep will result in a fantastic sweet cup full of flavor.
Dragonwell contains Vitamin C, amino acids, and has one of the highest concentration of catechins among teas, second only to white teas.
Green tea in general has been researched a great deal over the last 20 years. Results indicate that the catechins in green tea are responsible for a lowered risk of heart disease, lowered risk of cancer (especially prostate and breast), and potential reduction in onset of Alzeheimer's.
As China's most famous green tea, Dragonwell can be found in chinese mythology and poetry. The tea has enjoyed a history of more than 1200 years and has been the choice tea of emperors and special dignitaries.
Dragonwell (Longjing or Lung Ching) is a delicate green tea known for its gentle, sweet flavor. Dragonwell Green Tea is from eastern China from the providence of Zhejiang. It is famous throughout China for its superior quality and still the most widely known Chinese tea.
The term "Lung Ching" or "Lungching" translates to "Dragon Well.” The tea has taken the name of its village of origin. Legend tells of a drought that took its toll on the village around 250AD. Several Taoist priests told the villagers that if they prayed to the dragon who lived in nearby spring, he would bring rain. Many believed that the spring was connected to the sea underground and the since the dragon lived there, he could bring them new water. The villagers prayed to the dragon and rain came to end the drought. The village and monastery have since take on the name of Dragon Well, which is what is it called today.
There are many differing tales about how Dragonwell was granted imperial status as Gong Cha (a tribute tea) in the 17th century. However, the core story of Dragonwell status is the same. It is said that the chinese emperor, Qianlong, gave the incredible honor after traveling along the West Lake of China, the origin of Dragonwell.
Qianlong, as some stories recall, was resting at the Hugong Temple when a monk offered him a refreshing cup. Qianlong honored the eighteen Dragonwell tea trees near the Hugong temple by giving them imperial status. Each year, the leaves of the tree were collected and sent to the imperial palace.
