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.