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DRAGONWELL TEA & It's 3 Great Legends (Extraordinary Green Tea) 1oz.
DRAGONWELL TEA: Fresh from the Gardens in
Hangzhou, this Dragonwell is a superior green Tea. It brews up as a Fresh,
Light cup, with a light, fresh aroma.> 1 oz.[Caffeine: 20 mg / 6 oz cup. ](#G404)
Emperor Qianlong 1736-1796 A.D.) of
the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 A.D.) proclaimed Dragonwell to be "The Imperial
Tea." Dragon Well Tea Without a doubt, the most famous Chinese Green Tea,
Dragon Well Tea, or Longjing Tea as it is known in Chinese, is famous not only extraordinary
for its unique flavor, but also for the many legends which surround it.
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Legends of Dragon Well Tea: There
are many legends surrounding the naming of the tea. It is named after a single
well, named as you would imagine, the Dragon Well. Located in Dragon Well
Village, the well was located behind the Dragon Well Temple which was built
over 1,700 years ago. Legend
#1 According to the first
legend, locals when digging the well found a stone shaped like a dragon and so
they named the well Dragon Well.
Legend #2 The well’s water is
particularly dense and after rainstorms, the lighter rain water floats on the
surface of the water and exhibits a twisting pattern which resembles the long
and sinuous body of Chinese dragons. Many have personally witnessed this
effect.
Legend #3 This is my personal
favorite. Locals believe that in the ancient past, a benevolent dragon lived
in the well. He controlled the weather and ensured that the area had enough
rain. Locals would pray to the dragon and bring him offerings.
**If you would like a Lovely container to store your teas in:
May we suggest the TWO Decorative (steel) "Tea Keeps". On The Tea For Two Page!! page
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