Most Chinese green teas are pan-fired, which gives them a mellow, toasty taste with nutty and sweet notes. This is the home of classics like Dragon Well and Bi Luo Chun — gentle, smooth teas that are easy to love every day.
About Chinese green tea
Classics include Long Jing Dragon Well, with flat leaves and a chestnut-like taste. Bi Luo Chun, Huang Shan Mao Feng and Gunpowder Temple of Heaven are other favourites.
Curious drinkers can try Finest Anji White, White Monkey and En Shi Yu Lu, Jade Gyokuro. For a floral cup, choose Imperial Jasmine Dragon Pearls or browse all jasmine teas.
Chinese green tea FAQ
How do I brew Chinese green tea?
Use 1 teaspoon per 250 ml cup, or a little more for fluffy leaves like Mao Feng. Heat water to 79 to 85°C and steep 2 to 3 minutes. A glass cup lets you watch the leaves open.
What is gunpowder green tea?
Gunpowder tea is green tea rolled into small, tight pellets that open up as they steep. It has a bold, slightly smoky taste. It is also the classic base for Moroccan-style mint tea.
Is Anji White a white tea?
No. Anji White is a green tea. Its name comes from the pale, almost white young leaves of the tea plant it is made from. It is processed like green tea and tastes fresh, sweet and smooth.
What does Dragon Well taste like?
Long Jing, or Dragon Well, is pressed flat in a hot pan. That gives it a toasty, nutty flavour, often compared to chestnut, with a smooth, sweet finish and very little bitterness.