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5g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 15s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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ToastedSweetUmami
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This Dragon Well unfolds with inviting aromas of lilacs and green bamboo, leading to a complex palate. Expect comforting notes of buttered toast and chestnut, balanced by a delicate grassy sweetness and a rich, satisfying umami. It offers a strong mouthfeel and a pleasant returning sweetness, making each sip a delightful experience.
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About This Tea
What does First Pick: Dragonwell Presale taste like?
This Dragon Well unfolds with inviting aromas of lilacs and green bamboo, leading to a complex palate. Expect comforting notes of buttered toast and chestnut, balanced by a delicate grassy sweetness a. It leans toasted, sweet and umami.
How should I brew First Pick: Dragonwell Presale?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does First Pick: Dragonwell Presale come from?
Grown in Zhejiang, China from the Longjing 43 cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2026 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does First Pick: Dragonwell Presale cost?
Starts at $48.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.96/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $5.76 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.
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