Tea: Dragon Well Green Tea
A Dragon Well (Long Jing) from Novus Tea
| Brand: | Novus Tea |
| Style: | Dragon Well (Long Jing) |
| Region: | China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Sachet |
| # Ratings: | 3 View All |
| Product page: | Dragon Well Green Tea |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 21 of Dragon Well (Long Jing)
✓ 219 of Green Tea
✓ 12 of Novus Tea
✓ 382 from China
Review of Dragon Well Green Tea
June 23rd, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 73 of 100 |
| Very Good | Good | Good Value |
I tend to not like these high-end tea bag teas, and I tend to find them overpriced, but this one is surprisingly good. On par with some loose-leaf dragon well / lung ching that I've had, but with its own unique twist.
I found this tea to be surprisingly chamomile-like in aroma, but obviously with a caffeine kick, and without the muted bitter finish that chamomile usually brings.
Besides the strong and surprising resemblance to chamomile, there were fruity and grassy (straw- and hay-like) tones, and an interesting minty aroma that only came out in later infusions. Outstanding for multiple infusions. You can read the "full review" for the details of my brewing multiple infusions of this tea on my blog.
I really recommend trying this one if you can get a chance!
