China: Ming Qian Dragon Well Green Tea 2024

明前龙井 “Ming Qian Long Jing” (March 14, 2024 harvest)

Masterfully hand-made Dragon Well by the 3rd generation Wang family on their century-old tea farm. The tea is traditionally processed on a heated iron pan by hand-pressing in multiple steps until shiny, flat, and completely dried.  This laborious task is accomplished only by experienced tea makers who can shape and fire delicate leaves within a few seconds without burning or damaging and retaining all the natural essence.  The goal is to balance the aroma while creating a long, deep taste without any vegetal aftertaste.  The wonderful aroma of the high-temperature pan is like fresh fruit bread from the oven. Still, it disappears mysteriously after the first brew, leaving behind a bouquet of tropical fruits and a resonating freshness.       

There are different ways of brewing Dragon Well depending on the time of year, .  

Origin:

Wumi Mountain, Zhejiang, China

Cultivar:

Qun Ti 100-Year-Old Plants 

Flavor Profile:

Delicate buttery aroma, roasted almonds, tropical fruit, green bamboo

Servings:

6 x 4g

Net weight:

25g