Organic Nonpareil She Qian Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea
Summary
| Origin: | Qiandao Lake, Chun’an County, Hangzhou City,
Zhejiang Province, China |
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| Season: | Spring Tea |
| Harvest Date: | March 18, 2019 |
| Plucking Standard: | First flush tea buds or one bud with one unopened tiny leaf |
| Dry Leaf: | Mostly evenly flattened shaped buds with unopened tiny leaf,
covered with abundant fuzzy hairs |
| Aroma: | Floral, chestnut |
| Liquor: | Pale yellowish green |
| Taste: | Smooth and soft; no hint of astringent even for long time brewing;
quick secreting saliva, long-lasting lingering sweet aftertaste |
| Tea Bush: | C. sinensis cv. Jiukeng |
| Tea Garden: | Qiandao Lake Organic Tea Garden |
| Caffeine: | Low caffeine (less than 10% of a cup of coffee) |
| Storage: | Store in airtight, opaque packaging; keep refrigerated |
| Shelf Life: | 18 Months |
Recommend Brewing Method
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Cup Method |
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Chinese Gongfu Method |
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Teacup: 8.8oz / 250ml | |
Gaiwan: 3.8oz / 110ml |
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176℉ / 80℃ | |
176℉ / 80℃ |
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2 Teaspoons / 2g Tea | |
3g Tea |
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Brewing time: 3 – 5 mins | |
4 steeps: rinse, 20s, 40s, 80s, 120s |
| Rinse time is around 5 seconds |
admin –
My go to Dragon Well tea. I tried over 20 different kinds from different vendors, and at this price point, I think it’s the best you can get. Pricier ones are barely better. Don’t oversteep it though or use too high temperature, that makes this too bitter. Ordered it over the last 3-4 years and the quality and taste remained the same. I recommend waiting at least 2 months though after harvest, because the very young tea hasn’t fully developed its taste and is quite weak for me. At least 2 months after plucking, I find it to develop its nice taste.