Award-Winning "Dragon Well" Long Jing Green Tea

As the morning mist clung to Shi Feng's peaks, young Shao asked his mentor, while sipping a vibrant brew: – "Sifu, why does Dragon Well stand above most other teas?" Lao Cha replied: –"Observe, Shao. Each leaf of this tea, flat and poised, was pan-fired to lock in a melody of nutty sweetness, crafted in a day’s tight dance.”   Tasting again, Shao's eyes twinkled. – "A swift dance for lasting flavor!"   – "Exactly," – Lao Cha nodded, – "a day’s labor for a sip that echoes through centuries."   This is a straightforward, well-made Long Jing, one of the most recognized green teas in China. It's crafted in Zhejiang Province, near Hangzhou, where this style of tea originated. While the region now produces Long Jing at various quality levels and scales, this one stands out for its clarity, balance, and proper hand-finishing. According to local legend, during a prolonged drought, villagers prayed for rain. A Taoist monk told them that the well was connected to a benevolent dragon living u