Dragon Well is China’s most famous green tea and is produced in varying grades. This example is a classic, everyday Organic Dragon Well from the Hubei province, perfect for enjoying regularly. Notice the gold-green infusion that comes with a subtle floral aroma, mellow nutty notes and a sweet, lingering finish – all classic indicators of a good Dragon Well green tea.
About Hubei
While Zhejiang is the original home of Dragon Well teas (also known as Long Jing) this everyday example comes from Hubei in Mao Ping Village where they follow traditional methods to make this more-ish, nutty tea. Located on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, the area experiences heavy rainfall in monsoon season, and hot summers, creating good conditions for growing crops like tea, and also cotton.
Cultivation
Standard Dragon Well is baked in hot ovens to halt oxidation before being traditionally pan-fired by hand in hot woks that flatten and toast the tea leaves giving them their iconic spear-like shape.
Effects
Research has shown that green teas are excellent for aiding digestion. Tea also has many antioxidants that work in different ways to support your overall health. Dragon Well tea has a medium amount of caffeine and is useful for helping to focus the mind and raise energy levels.
How to Enjoy
Enjoy with lunch dishes such as shellfish, noodles or spicy dumplings.
