Green Tea Recipe
(Dragon Well — soothes the skin) Famous for its jade green color, mellow flavor, floral aroma & shiny flat leaves.
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Ingredients
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Green Tea
Method
Green Tea
Heat water
Pour 8 oz (about 240 ml) filtered water into a kettle and heat until it reaches 175°F to 185°F (80–85°C). If you do not have a thermometer, bring water to a gentle simmer and let it sit 1 minute to cool slightly. Avoid boiling water to prevent bitterness.
Pre-warm teaware
Warm your teapot or cup by rinsing it with a little of the hot water, then discard that water. This helps maintain brewing temperature and brings out the tea’s aroma.
Steep the tea
Place 2 tsp of Dragon Well green tea leaves into the warmed teapot, gaiwan, or infuser. Pour the 175–185°F water over the leaves. Let the tea steep for 2 to 2½ minutes for a mellow flavor and jade-green liquor. For a lighter infusion, steep 1½–2 minutes; for a slightly fuller body, up to 3 minutes but avoid longer to prevent astringency.
Strain and serve
Pour the brewed tea through a strainer into your cup to separate leaves from liquid. Smell the floral aroma before tasting. Add 1 tsp honey or a small piece of rock sugar only if desired — traditionally Dragon Well is served without sweetener to appreciate its subtle sweetness. Optionally garnish with a lemon slice for a citrus note (not traditional).
Multiple infusions
Dragon Well leaves can be re-steeped 2–3 times. For each subsequent infusion, increase steeping time by 30–45 seconds. Use the same leaves until the aroma and flavor noticeably fade.