Dragonwell (Long Jing) was once a tribute tea (gift given to the imperial court) and is still considered one of the 10 great teas of China. Xi Hu (translated "West Lake") is a beautiful lake area in Zhejiang Province, China and is the birthplace of the renowned Dragonwell green tea.
The Ming Qian harvest is a limited period pre-spring rains in 2024. In China, Ming Qian harvest teas are considered among the best quality and are given as gifts to friends.
The batch we bought this year has a strong roasted nutty aroma that characterizes Dragonwell tea. This year's harvest is medium bodied and has a lingering smooth aftertaste with a slight astringency. If you are a lover of green tea, now is the time to be drinking this special spring tea in order to enjoy the freshest aromas of a tea "just plucked"!
