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, here are three brewing techniques to skillfully make it.
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
