Big Buddha Dragon Well Tea - Grade B

Big Buddha Dragon Well Tea (2010)
(Da Fo Long Jing)
Grade B

Type: Green Tea
Origin: Zhejiang Province, China
Harvest: After 5th April, 2010
Tea leaves: One bud with two leaves
Taste: Smooth, refreshing and nutty flavour

Price: ￡8.50 – 50g SALE 50% OFF £4.25 - 50g

 

Grade B Long Jing is harvested slight lateer than Grade A Long Jing. This result in larger leaves and a slightly stronger taste.  It is still, however, a beautiful tea for every day drinking.

The green, slightly yellow leaves are flat and smooth, straight and even which yields a bright light green brew.  It has a long lasting floral aroma and mellow taste.

Long Jing Green Tea is the most famous green tea in China.  While Long Jing originated around Hangzhou City, it is now produced in many cities resulting in a wide range of quality and flavour. 

Da Fo Long Jing is selected to be in my tea collection because of the climate, skilled tea producers and long green tea production history.

Xing Chang County is well known for its good quality teas in Zhejiang Province, the most tea regions are located on the 400 meters high mountains. 

How to brew

• Use freshly drawn cold water

• Boil water & allow to cool for 4 to 5 minutes to about 80℃

• Use 3g tea leaves in a 350ml cup

• Steep for 1 to 2 minutes (or to your taste)

• Infusions: at least 3 times – don't remove the leaves from the mug, as once the water level is low, simply add more water and keep going until the flavour of the tea is gone

• Brewing vessel: Glass cup, gaiwan, glass or porcelain pot