date:Apr 03, 2013
first among China's most well known teas.
Photo by Fan Zhen/China DailyThe village it was named after is near the scenic city of Hangzhou, and is famous for its springs, as well as its clement weather. The best season for harvesting the tea coincides with Qingming Festival in early April, when the villagers gather and stir-fry the leaves. Two weeks later, the most coveted of teas is ready for market.
For Dragon Well tea, the best way to tell quality is to use your eyes. The dried leaves shoul