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 2025. 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 is harvested from Meijawu Village, Zhejiang Province, China. Meijawu in the West Lake region is well-reputed for producing some of the highest quality Dragonwell tea. It is one of the five famous tea-producing villages in the West Lake region and is considered second only to Shifeng in terms of quality and prestige.
This dragonwell 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"!
