01Hot
- Amount
- 1 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 3 minutes
Keep the water well off the boil to avoid bitterness.
Green Tea
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Lucky Dragon Hyson
A lively Chinese green tea with a fresh, grassy character and a crisp finish.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 80°C · 3 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- Mid-morning
Regular price
£3.90
Regular price
Sale price
£3.90
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- 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.
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A lively, grassy, springlike green that's easy on the wallet.
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Lucky Dragon Hyson
Classic Chinese green tea
Fresh spring leaves in a humble cup
A bright, grassy Chinese green tea from Anhui Province that tastes like the first warm day of the year. Simple, refreshing, and kind to the wallet.
- Origin
- Anhui, China
- Caffeine
- Medium
- Milk?
- Best without
- Best time
- Mid-morning
The story
Flourishing spring in every steep
The name Hyson comes from an old Amoy phrase meaning flourishing spring, and that sums up the cup rather well. This is tea made from young, thinly rolled leaves that unfurl in the water, releasing a clean, vegetal brightness that feels like opening a window after a long winter.
Lucky Dragon Hyson has been a staple of the tea trade for centuries. The twisted leaves brew a pale, greenish-gold liquor with grassy freshness, a touch of natural sweetness, and a crisp finish that never turns bitter if you follow the brewing guide.
This is an everyday green tea in the best sense. Not fussy, not demanding, just reliably refreshing when you want something light and clean between tasks. Keep the water off the boil, give it three minutes, and let it do its quiet work.
How to brew it
How to brew a proper cup
02Iced
- Amount
- 1.5 teaspoons
- Water
- Cold
- Time
- 8–12 hours
Cold brew in the fridge overnight for a smooth, mellow pitcher.
03Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 80°C
- Time
- 3–4 minutes
Good for a second round; the leaves have more to give.
Shop tip: Let freshly boiled water sit for two or three minutes before pouring. Green tea and boiling water are not friends.
Made for moments like
Mid-morning at your desk
When the coffee jitters are not what you need and you want something bright to keep you going until lunch.
After a weekend lie-in
A gentler start to a slow Saturday, paired with toast and the radio murmuring in the background.
When you want simple
No ritual required, no special teaware. Just kettle, mug, and a few quiet minutes.
Lovely withPlain shortbreadSteamed dim sumFresh fruitLight saladsRice crackers
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Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
Does Lucky Dragon Hyson contain caffeine?
Yes, it contains natural caffeine at a medium level, roughly comparable to other green teas. If you are sensitive to caffeine, consider enjoying it earlier in the day.
Can I add milk to this tea?
We would not recommend it. The flavour is light and grassy, and milk tends to muddle that freshness rather than improve it.
How many cups will I get from a 100g pouch?
At around 2.5g per cup, a 100g pouch will give you roughly 40 cups. Enough for a good few weeks of mid-morning brews.
Why is it called Lucky Dragon?
The dragon name is traditional for Chinese teas, evoking good fortune. Hyson itself means flourishing spring, describing when the young leaves are picked.
How should I store it?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight, and strong smells. An airtight tin or the resealable pouch works well.
Full product details
Also known simply as Hyson tea,Lucky Dragon Hyson is a Chinese green tea comes from Anhui Province and is prized for its lively spring character and crisp, refreshing finish.
The name “Hyson” comes from an old Amoy term meaning “flourishing spring” — fitting, because this is the sort of green tea that tastes like fresh air and new leaves: clean vegetal notes, gentle sweetness and a smooth, uplifting cup that stays light on the palate.
An excellent everyday loose leaf green tea when you want something simple, bright and reliably refreshing, without heaviness or bitterness.
Fresh • Bright • Clean
Ingredients
Green tea
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: Water at 80°C
- Time: 3 minutes
FAQs
Does it contain caffeine? Yes — it contains natural caffeine.
Can I drink it with milk? We recommend enjoying it without milk so the flavour stays clean and clear.
How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.
A bright cup without the fuss
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