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NuttyGrassyFloral
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This Dragon Well green tea delights with classic notes of roasted chestnut and buttered toast, complemented by a delicate floral fragrance reminiscent of lilacs. It offers a rich, umami-laden mouthfeel with a lingering grassy sweetness, culminating in a satisfying 'huigan' that coats the palate.
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About This Tea
What does Dragon Well (Longjing) taste like?
This Dragon Well green tea delights with classic notes of roasted chestnut and buttered toast, complemented by a delicate floral fragrance reminiscent of lilacs. It offers a rich, umami-laden mouthfee. It leans nutty, grassy and floral.
How should I brew Dragon Well (Longjing)?
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 Dragon Well (Longjing) come from?
Grown in Zhejiang, China. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Dragon Well (Longjing) cost?
Starts at $26.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.48/g. A 50g package gets you around 8 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.88 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.