Hang Zhou is a city in China with a population of over 9 million people. It was formerly one of China's ancient capitals and is known for West Lake, a scenic area with temples, gardens, and bridges. Dragon Well tea originated from the Mei Village near Hang Zhou. According to legend, Emperor Qian Long brought Dragon Well tea leaves back to Beijing from Hang Zhou, and the tea helped cure his sick mother, leading to its popularity. Dragon Well tea has many reported health benefits as a green tea, such as antioxidants that can help fight cancer and lower cholesterol.

1. Hang Zhou
and
Dragon Well Tea
Joanne Chen
Aug 16, 2016

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Mei Village
Mei village and
ragon Well Tea Plantation

5. 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.

6. Dragon Well Tea

7. Brewing Dragon Well tea
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Boiled Water => 80-90 degree

8. Brewing with Glass
Boiled Water => 80- 90 degree

9. Cook with Dragon Well Tea

10. Health Benefit of Dragon Well Tea
Dragon 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.