Hang Zhou and
Dragon Well TeaJoanne ChenAug 16, 2016
Where is Hong Zhou?
• Population: 9,018,000 (2015) • One of the seven ancient
capitals of China. • Hangzhou would host the
eleventh G-20 summit on September 4–5, 2016.
Hang Zhou • Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, • The ending point of the ancient Grand Canal,
originating in Beijing. • West Lake, celebrated by poets and artists since
the 9th century, encompasses islands (reachable by boat), temples, pavilions, gardens and arched bridges.
• On its south bank of West Lake is Leifeng Pagoda, a modern reconstruction of a structure built in 975 C.E.
Mei Village
Mei village and Dragon Well Tea Plantation
Dragon Well Tea and Emperor Qian Long (1711-1799 AD) • Qing Dynasty Emperor Qian Long brought back
some tea leaves from Hong Zhou to Beijing. After he returned to Forbidden City, his palace, the servants reported that his mother was sick.
• When he visited her, he offered the tea to her. She felt much better and gradually recovered.
• It is said that the shape of Dragon Well
(Longjing) Tea was designed to mimic the appearance of the flattened leaves that the emperor brewed for his mother.
Dragon Well Tea
Brewing Dragon Well tea
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Boiled Water => 80-90 degree
Brewing with Glass
Boiled Water => 80- 90 degree
Cook with Dragon Well Tea
Health Benefit of Dragon Well TeaDragon Well Tea is Green tea:
It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body.
Benefit includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer.
Antioxidants are proven to help in the fight against certain cancers, lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, reduce the likely-hood of getting the flu and other infections, and help reduce the signs of aging.
There’s also enough fluoride found in green tea to aid against plaque and other oral bacteria.
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