Consistently ranking the first among the ten most famous teas in China, this organic Fair Trade Imperial Grade Dragon Well tea is well-known for its green, fragrance, sweetness and attractive leaf. Meticulously plucked, withered and pan-fired to perfection the tea has enjoyed a history of more than 1200 years with its beginnings as the tea of emperors and special dignitaries. Grown in the West Lake region in the Zhejiang Province of China, Dragon Well Lung Ching is distinguished by its bright emerald green color, full bodied green tea flavor and flowery notes. Painstakingly produced by hand through a 10 part process, this is a roasty green tea, cups with a nice light yellow-green colored liquor, and is revered for its beneficial healthy compounds.