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Organic Dragonwell Green Tea 有機龍井綠茶 Price: CAD$2.70 8g Mini Bag 0.29oz 5-7 servings Stock: 0   Price: CAD$7.00 32g Canister 1.1oz 20-24 servings Stock: 0   Price: CAD$11.90 60g Canister 2.14oz 38-42 servings Stock: 0   Price: CAD$15.90 120g Bag 4.29oz 75-85 servings Stock: 0   TG0401 Organic Dragonwell Green Tea (Dragon Well, Long Jing, Longjing)  Organically grown, Fair Trade Grower Origin: Wuyuan, Jianxi, China 婺源‧江西‧中國 Style: None oxidized, light roasted, full bodied, fried rice and fruit aroma Loose leaf style: Flat long Loose leaf color: Yellow green Wet leaf style: Grass green Tea color: Honey gold Certification: USDA, BCS certified organic Dragonwell Green Tea, also known as Longjing Green Tea, is one of the most famous Green Tea produced in China. It is originated in Hangzou (杭州) of Zhejianng Province of China (浙江，中國). Long-Jing literally means Dragon Well, is on of the 4 famous springs in Hangzou. After centuries, Dragonwell become the name of this flat long green tea. Currently there are many placed in China and Taiwan produce Dragonwell. There are two kinds of Dragonwell, one is Green Dragonwell, and the other is Yellow Dragonwell. Our Dragonwell belongs to the later type. Dragonwell Green Tea belongs to the category of 「Fried Green Tea」 (chao-qing-lu-cha 炒青綠茶), which means it undergoes the process of pan or cylinder frying as a process of stopping oxidization and partial dehydrating. This procedure brings it special fried rice and fruity aroma. Brewing: Green tea is better with lower temperature infusion. For roasted green tea, water temperature around 80℃ - 85℃ (176F-185F) can reduce the dryness and bitterness of tea. For steamed green tea, try lower temperature around 70℃ (158F) for starting.  Dragonwell Green Tea is flat processed, use about 1-1.2 tsp with 120c.c. (4oz) 80℃-85℃ (176F-185F) water (or try lower), steam about 50 seconds for the first brew to unroll the leaves, add 10-20 seconds for the following infusions. Provides at least 3 infusions. The tea leaves need to be fully expanded in the container, remember not to put too much loose tea to avoid over packed and bitterness. Once you get familiar with the tea, you may explore your own brewing method. Teaware: Gaiwan and glassware are best for observasion. Other choices are clay teaware, porcelain teaware are best for Green Tea. Gongfu teaware or Yixing pots are also good choices. TEA Review Your Name  Rating       Review   Add Review