Dragonwell – Long Jing Chinese Green Tea
Dragonwell, or Long Jing, is one of China’s most celebrated green teas, easily recognized by its flat, pan-fired leaves with a soft, olive-green sheen. Grown in Zhejiang Province near Hangzhou, this tea is prized for its clarity, balance, and approachable character.
The cup is smooth and clean, with a gentle roasted quality from the pan-firing process. Notes of chestnut, toasted grain, and tender spring greens come through, supported by a soft, rounded body and very little astringency. It’s a tea that feels steady and grounding, easy to return to again and again.
Later spring harvests, like this one, offer a slightly fuller, more developed flavor while maintaining the elegance that Dragonwell is known for. A reliable, everyday green tea that rewards a slower pace.
Flavor Profile
Smooth and lightly roasted with notes of chestnut, toasted grain, and fresh green vegetables.
Ingredients
Pan-fired Chinese green tea.
Brewing Instructions
8 oz Cup
- Scoop a level teaspoon of tea into infuser.
- Heat water to 190° F (before boiling).
- Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves.
- Steep tea for 3-5 minutes (depending on taste preference).
- Remove infuser and enjoy tea.
Potful
Simply add to your infuser one level teaspoon of leaf per 8 oz. of water and place it in your pot, then add the appropriate amount of 190° F water and let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the infuser and enjoy.
Brewing Iced Tea
Our opinion is that a cooled concentrate works best, as regular-strength brew tends to become watery as the ice melts. So, use the above leaf quantities, but half the water, allow it to cool, then pour it over ice and enjoy! The brew will dilute down to proper strength as the ice melts.
