A macro pile of Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea arranged in a circle

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea infusion in a glass cup

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea 50g Pack

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea Caddy

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea 250g Pack

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Organic Dragon Well Loose Leaf Tea1kg Pack

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No. 54

Organic Dragon Well - Loose Leaf Tea

£7.45

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Often referred to as the national drink of China, Dragon Well tea offers a light cup with roasted chestnut aroma and buttery and sweet mouthfeel.

Format

size:50g Pack

Variant

UK Delivery

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Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	£3.50, Free - over £40	Royal Mail	2-5 days, Tracked
DPD Tracked	£6.50 Free - over £100	DPD	1-3 days, Tracked
Next-Working-Day	£9.95	DPD	Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked
Saturday	£15.00	DPD	Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

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European deliveries

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Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	From £5.50	Royal Mail	3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
Economy	From £5.50	Royal Mail	3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
Tracked	From £15.95	Fedex / UPS	3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

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Rest of the World

Method	Cost	Carrier	Transit time
Standard	From £4.00	Royal Mail	8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)
USA tracked	From £15.00	UPS	2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked
ROW Tracked	From £18.95	UPS	1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

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*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.

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Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

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Dragon Well Green Tea (also referred to as Long Jing or Lung Ching) is the most famous tea beverage in China and is frequently presented as a National Gift to visiting heads of state.

In the case of our exceptional single-origin No. 54 Organic Dragon Well, it comes from the mountainous terrain of West Lake, Zhejiang Province, which a protected destination of origin where the Chinese have been growing their national drink for thousands of years. The mild overcast climate with consistent rain allows the leaves here to preserve more theanine, which helps give Dragon Well its distinctive sweet and mellow flavour.

In spring, the youngest tender buds are picked from the Jiu Keng cultivar and, following pressing, the organic tea leaves are pan-fried in a wok. The result is an emerald-green, fragrant flat-shaped leaf that produces a beautiful light yellow-green infusion that green tea lovers recognise as the mark of a top-quality Dragon Well.

The health benefits of this Chinese tea

It is thought that drinking Dragon Well green tea can help aid the body's digestive system and decrease inflammation. This is due to the high concentration of catechins (green tea antioxidants) that are found in the leaf, which is shown to increase the bodies metabolic rate. For those looking for a fat burner, this Organic Dragon Well loose leaf could be an excellent choice, especially so as these leaves have a high level of Vitamin C and amino acids.

For a traditional tea experience and a fuller flavour, we recommend drinking Dragon Well tea from a Yixing clay teapot. You can also brew the tea, amongst other of our Chinese teas, within any one of our luxury Gaiwans.

The region where this green loose leaf tea is grown

West Lake Region: True Long Jing tea comes from the West Lake district on the outskirts of Hangzhou in Zhejiang. The pinyin for West Lake is XiHu, so you may see some Long Jing referred to as Xihu Long Jing. This area is a designated protected zone.

Within the West Lake area are the four original Long Jing tea villages of which the best known are Xifeng (aka Shi Feng or Lion Peak) and Mejiawu. The best quality Long Jing is generally accepted as growing in the area of Xifeng.

To read more about our Organic Tea range, visit our blog in our Tea Journal here or learn how to make a cold brew tea.

Region

Zhejiang, China

In Eastern China, Zhejiang Province is defined by the picturesque West Lake in Hangzhou, surrounded by mountains that enrich the lake with runoff, creating a fertile environment for tea cultivation. This region enjoys a humid subtropical climate with strong seasonality, influencing the famous Long Jing or Dragon Well tea production. Summers here are short but intensely hot, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 34°C, creating conditions that are ideal for tea bushes to flourish.

The consistent cloud cover and high humidity, ranging up to 99%, contribute to the unique quality of the tea, enhancing its flavour profile. As autumn approaches, the climate cools, reducing precipitation until winter, which sees the least rainfall and temperatures between 5°C and 8°C. Spring revives the warmth, bringing more rain, fostering lush growth around the lake, celebrated for its blooming lotuses in June. The shores boast a diverse array of plant species, including protected ones like wild soybean and short-spike bamboo, making Zhejiangabotanical haven and a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its garden design and rich tea heritage.

2-3g

200ml

80°C

2 - 3mins