Dragon Well is so well respected in China that it has been the tea of choice for their Emperors for over 1200 years and was the tea served to Richard Nixon during his historic trip to China in the 1970's.
In fact, the legend claims that the Emperor Kangxi went to the Hu Gong Temple in the Zhejian Province where he was served a cup of Dragon Well. He became so enamored that he granted imperial status to the 18 tea bushes located outside of the temple. That status was so valuable that the same bushes exist today and their tea leaves sell for thousands of dollars per ounce.
Ingredients: Lung Ching tea •
Why it’s Special:
** Dragon Well is the standard in which all Chinese Green Teas are measured
** Flat spear-like leaves that are hand fired on a hot wok
** A “meaty” Green Tea flavor with a walnut finish
** Aroma of charcoal roasted veggies with a hint of walnut
** Dragon Well was served to Richard Nixon during his historic trip to China in the 1970s
What to be Careful of:
** Quite savory for a Green Tea
** Roasted flavor that gives a hint of charcoal
** Does not combine well with milk and sugar
** Classic “Green Tea” flavor
** Do not steep too long or it will get bitter
