Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
175°F
Steep time
2-3 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Pan-fired flat leaves from Zhejiang — the most famous green in China. Toasted nutty, sweet finish, no grassy edge. Steeps light gold and stays clean across multiple infusions.
Pan-fired flat. Toasted, sweet, no grass. The Chinese standard. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: Chinese style, multi-steep, nutty palette
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · Chinese style
- · multi-steep
- · nutty palette
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
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Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Teavivre Dragon Well (Long Jing) Green Tea worth it? +
Pan-fired flat leaves from Zhejiang — the most famous green in China. Toasted nutty, sweet finish, no grassy edge. Steeps light gold and stays clean across multiple infusions. We keep it in the lineup for Chinese style and multi-steep.
How much caffeine is in Teavivre Dragon Well (Long Jing) Green Tea? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 2-3 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Teavivre Dragon Well (Long Jing) Green Tea need? +
Brew at 175°F for 2-3 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Teavivre Dragon Well (Long Jing) Green Tea? +
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