Dragonwell

Description

Dragonwell (or Long Jing) is one of China’s most famous tea varieties. 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, prized among Chinese green teas.

Choose your own adventure: a shorter steep tastes nice and smooth. 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 sillhouette. On the other hand, a longer or hotter steep reveal’s Dragonwell’s fiery nature: the 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. And if you enjoy that savory, umami quality, then we highly recommend the Huo Mountain, as well as our Japanese Sencha Fukamushi.

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.

Lake Missoula Tea Company commits to direct-sourcing teas and botanicals from sustainable farms. First we choose organic ingredients, and then we create our blends in small batches. In short, we love to drink this stuff, and we’re proud to share with you the tastiest, freshest tea possible. Store away from light and oxygen, and your teas will keep for a good long time.