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Xue Long "Snow Dragon" is a bright and unusual green tea from China's Yunnan province, harvested in spring 2026. It is made on a small family-run plantation from local Assamica varieties of the tea plant. Large-leaf Yunnan varieties give a fuller, juicier flavor than the classic green teas of eastern China, so "Snow Dragon" is rich and expressive, yet stays light and delicate.
The tea takes its name from its appearance. Only the youngest buds, densely covered in white down, are picked. After processing they curl into tight, curved spirals in a silvery fuzz, resembling coiled snow dragons. In looks "Snow Dragon" resembles Yunnan white teas, but in processing and flavor it is a true green tea.
Characteristics
- Type: green tea (lü cha)
- Region: Yunnan province, China
- Harvest: spring 2026, first flush
- Raw material: buds of local Assamica varieties
- Flavor: honey and floral, sweet, juicy
Aroma and Taste
The dry leaf smells delicate and slightly sweet: flowers, honey, and light spicy and herbal notes.
The liquor is pale and clear. The flavor is clean, sweet, juicy and well balanced, with a honey and floral base and hints of fruit, berries and spice. The aroma is subtle, airy and multifaceted, unfolding from infusion to infusion.
The aftertaste is long and refreshing, with a silky feel in the mouth.
Why You'll Love It
A light, balanced everyday tea that never gets boring. It gently refreshes and energizes without harshness. It suits morning and afternoon tea, work and time with friends. It will appeal both to those just getting to know Chinese tea and to those looking for an unusual green tea with character.
How to Brew
Gongfu brewing (gaiwan, porcelain or glass)
- 3–4 g of tea per 100 ml of water;
- water temperature 70–80 °C — boiling water will make the flavor bitter;
- first infusions 10–15 s, each following one 5–10 s longer;
- the tea holds up to 7–8 infusions.
Western-style brewing (teapot)
- 6–8 g of tea per 1 l of water at 70–80 °C;
- warm the teapot with boiling water, add the tea, pour in the water and cover with the lid;
- steep for 3–4 min.
Cold brewing: 5–6 g per 500 ml of cold water, 6–8 hours in the refrigerator. This makes a sweet, refreshing summer drink.
Storage
Store the tea in a tightly closed package in a dry, cool place, away from light and foreign odors. Green tea is at its best in the first year after harvest.