Dragonwell (or Long Jing) is one of China’s most famous tea varieties. A pan-roasting finishing process creates a distinctive flat leaf shape and fixes a range of vivid, jade green hues. This method also brings out a robust flavor profile, prized among Chinese green teas. Choose your adventure: a shorter steep tastes nice and smooth. The umami heart—chestnut, with hints of grass and toasted grain—pulses steadily. Meanwhile, the chewy,–sweet aftertaste lingers pleasantly: mostly plum, with a soft floral silhouette. On the other hand, a longer or hotter steep reveals Dragonwell’s fiery nature: the roasted notes come to the forefront, producing a bold, bracing cup. If you like to experiment with steeping times and temperatures, then this tea makes a rewarding study. And if you enjoy that savory, umami quality, then we highly recommend Huo Mountain, as well as our Japanese Sencha Fukamushi.