Dragonwell (or Long Jing) is one of China’s most famous tea varieties. The umami heart—chestnut, with hints of grass and toasted grain—pulses steadily. Meanwhile the chewy–sweet aftertaste lingers pleasantly, mostly plum, with a soft floral silhouette. A longer or hotter steep reveal's Dragonwell's fiery nature, roasted notes come to the forefront, producing a bold, bracing cup. If you like to experiment with steeping times and temperatures, then this tea makes a rewarding study.
A pan-roasting finishing process creates the distinctive flat leaf shape, and fixes a range of vivid, jade green hues. This method also brings out a robust flavor profile.
The name Dragonwell comes from a legend about a well with dense water. After a rain, the lighter rainwater floats to the surface. The rain water exhibits twisting motion with the well water. The interaction between the two waters resembles the movement of a Chinese dragon.
