“After a busy Monday, I wanted a nice green tea with its lower caffeine and its characteristic buttery taste. Knowing that Dragon Well (Lung Ching) has a reputation for being the champagne of...” Read full tasting note
“Last time I tried this it turned out a bit too bitter, so I’ve notched down the temperature and steeping time and I think it works much better. I’m still getting noticeable roastiness, some green...” Read full tasting note
“My first cold of the season is coming to a end ( well i was thinking at least ) when i began to have sore throat again. That not gonna happen let kill that with hot tea ! I’d watch a couple gaiwan...” Read full tasting note
“Hey, look what I found! I thought I’d tried all my TeaFrog samples, but this was buried in the “green tea” box. I really do think this is the last one, though. As with my other TeaFrog samples, I...” Read full tasting note
This tea is probably the most famous of the China greens and derives its name from a Chinese legend about a dragon who answered a Taoist Monk’s prayers for rain during a period of drought in 250 AD and the tea produced there received this name.
The leaves are dried in a hot steep-side pan, pressed against the sides of the pan, and turned repeatedly until they obtain their characteristically flat shape. This handcrafted tea has a delicious aroma with a mellow, slightly nutty taste, making it enjoyable, even for the green tea novice. Dragon Well is a revitalizing tea, rich in vitamin C and useful as a refreshing digestive after a heavy meal. Once a gift to emperors, this tea is often given as a present, or tribute.
TeaFrog ships high quality tea to anywhere in North America. Founded in 2006 by Mike and Melanie, TeaFrog endeavors make quality tea accessible to more people, as well as educating the community about the benefits and the myths of tea.