01Hot
- Amount
- 1 tsp (2g)
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Use water off the boil for a minute or two. Hotter water can make it bitter.
Green Tea
Skip to product information
Organic Dragonwell
Flat green leaves with chestnut-like nuttiness and gentle sweetness. Start with cooler water for a softer cup.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 80°C · 2 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- Mid-morning
Regular price
£5.45
Regular price
Sale price
£5.45
Taxes included.
Shipping calculated at checkout.
- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
Quantity
One-time purchase is the default. If you choose a subscription, orders repeat at your selected frequency. Read the cancellation policy
Couldn't load pickup availability
Is this your cup?
Those who like a mellow, nutty green with a chestnut-like sweetness.
Perhaps not if you want a bold, smoky or roasted flavour. Try Hojicha →
Good together
Postage & the practical bits.
We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.
Organic Dragonwell
Pan-fired Chinese green tea
Flat leaves. Chestnut warmth.
Green Tea
Organic Dragonwell’s flat green leaves make a clean, mellow cup with chestnut-like nuttiness, soft vegetal sweetness and a composed finish.
Famous for good reason; approachable from the first pot.
- Character
- Fresh · nutty · mellow
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Organic Chinese green tea
Flat leaves, chestnut warmth, calm mornings
A mellow Chinese green tea with nutty sweetness and a composed finish. Dragonwell suits anyone who wants a clean, approachable cup without fuss.
- Origin
- Zhejiang, China
- Caffeine
- Medium
- Milk?
- No
- Best time
- Mid-morning
The story
Pan-fired flat leaves from Zhejiang
Dragonwell gets its English name from a village spring near Hangzhou, but the locals call it Longjing. The leaves are pressed flat against a hot wok during processing, which halts oxidation quickly and gives them their distinctive spear shape. That same pan-firing coaxes out the chestnut notes this tea is known for.
In the cup you get a pale jade-green liquor that smells faintly of toasted nuts and fresh grass. The flavour is soft and rounded: a little sweetness, a quiet vegetal note, and a clean finish that does not linger too long. There is no bitterness if you keep the water below boiling.
It is the sort of tea you can drink every day without getting bored, yet it has enough character to sit on a speciality shelf. One pot mid-morning, a second steep an hour later, and the working day feels a bit more civilised.
How to brew it
How to brew Dragonwell
02Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Often sweeter than the first. Worth the second go.
03Iced
- Amount
- 3g per 250ml
- Water
- Cold
- Time
- 8–12 hours in the fridge
Strain and serve over ice. Very refreshing on a warm day.
Shop tip: If your first cup tastes sharp, drop the temperature another five degrees next time rather than shortening the steep.
Made for moments like
Slow start to Monday
When the inbox can wait ten minutes while you sit with something calm and nutty.
After a heavy lunch
Light enough to feel like a reset, flavourful enough to be worth making.
Quiet desk break
A pot beside the keyboard, second steep an hour later, no need to move.
Lovely withSteamed dumplingsPlain shortbreadRice crackersLight saladsFresh fruit
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What does Dragonwell taste like?
Mellow and nutty, with a chestnut-like warmth and gentle vegetal sweetness. The finish is clean rather than grassy or bitter. It is one of the more approachable Chinese green teas.
Does Dragonwell have caffeine?
Yes. Like all green teas it contains natural caffeine, roughly moderate compared with black tea. For an evening cup, try Decaf Kyushu Sencha Green instead.
Should I add milk to Dragonwell?
No. Milk would mask the delicate nutty flavour. Enjoy it on its own, ideally without sweetener too.
How many cups are in a 50g pouch?
Around 25 cups if you use one teaspoon (about 2g) per cup. A second steep from the same leaves stretches it further.
How should I store it?
Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from strong smells like coffee or spices. It stays fresh for months stored well.
Full product details
Organic Dragonwell’s flat green leaves make a clean, mellow cup with chestnut-like nuttiness, soft vegetal sweetness and a composed finish.
Fresh · Nutty · Mellow
Why Dragonwell?
Pan-firing gives this Chinese green tea its recognisable flat leaf and warm nutty character. It is distinctive enough for the speciality shelf and approachable enough to become a regular brew.
Ingredients
Organic green tea (Lung Ching Grade No. 1).
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: 80°C
- Time: 2 minutes
Contains natural caffeine. Enjoy without milk.
Dragonwell FAQs
What does Dragonwell taste like? Flat green leaves with chestnut-like nuttiness and gentle sweetness. Start with cooler water for a softer cup.
Does Dragonwell contain caffeine? Yes. As a green tea it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Decaf Kyushu Sencha Green is a gentler choice.
How do I brew Dragonwell? Use one teaspoon per cup with water at 80°C and steep for 2 minutes. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.
Can I have Dragonwell with milk? We wouldn't. It is at its best on its own.
How should I store Dragonwell? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.
A calm cup for your mid-morning
Free UK delivery on orders over £35.
You might also enjoy
-
Choose options — Izu MatchaRegular price From £4.40Regular price -
Choose options — SenchaRegular price From £3.75Regular price -
Choose options — Organic GyokuroRegular price From £7.85Regular price -
Choose options — Jasmine GreenRegular price From £3.60Regular price
