Longjing (Dragon Well)

China's most decorated green tea. Its name Longjing (Dragon Well) is known worldwide. Why is it valued so highly? The secret is in the handcraft. The master doesn't roll the leaves but flattens them by hand in a heated smooth wok. This process "seals" the juice inside and caramelizes natural sugars. That's why Lung Ching doesn't resemble ordinary green tea: there's no bitterness or raw grass smell. Instead, you taste a warm, nutty aroma (roasted chestnut, pumpkin seeds) and a note of young sweet corn. The brew is thick, oily, and very satisfying.