One day, a disciple turns to his teacher:
– Oh, Wise Tea Master, where can I find a green tea that is gentle like silk, but at the same time bold and mighty, full of vigor like a dragon conquering snowy mountain peaks?
Lao Cha answers:
– High up in the mountains of Yunnan, the craftsmen pick the young leaves. High elevation makes their taste sweet and creamy, and the strong roots that help the plant survive give the leaves a strong Qi.
"Snow Dragon" Xue Long Green Tea is a rare tea that isn't well-known outside China yet. "Xue" in the name means "Snow" in Chinese, referring to the abundant white fuzz on the tea leaves. And "Long" means "Dragon".
The sweet taste is ideal for those who prefer not to have a very green and grassy green tea. The brewed tea is a delicate champagne color with a thick, full-bodied mouthfeel and a bright, fruity aroma. The lingering taste is sweet and creamy.
Our Xue Long Green Tea is an authentic high mountain tea growing at 1,300 meters above sea level in the Yunnan mountains surrounding Pu'er City. The high elevations allow Xue Long to grow as an organic tea since there is no need for pesticides at such high elevations.
To make this delicious tea, farmers hand-pick one bud with one leaf of the Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica tea tree variety. They then wither the tea leaves, pan-roast, roll, and dry them. The nature and craftsmanship give this green tea richness and complexity, unlike other green teas. Many even compare its taste and mouthfeel to a high mountain oolong.
In Chinese, we refer to Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica as Da Ye Zhong, meaning "Big Leaf". Indeed, this tea tree variety is known for its larger tea leaves. Furthermore, the trees grow large and tall when left to grow wildly, with solid and robust tree trunks. This tea variety is known to have a somewhat higher caffeine content than Camellia Sinensis var. Sinensis (the tea bush most often used for Chinese tea production outside of Yunnan). Thus, Snow Dragon Green Tea is an excellent tea that helps you focus, providing soothing, calm energy.
This Yunnan tea is more resilient than most other Chinese green teas, which means you can have fun experimenting with it when it comes to brewing. Don't be shy to try out various brewing vessels and steep times. You'll also find that it's excellent as a refreshing cold brew tea.
- Place of Origin: Zhengwan Village, Pu'er, Simao, Yunnan, China
- Altitude: 1300m
- Harvest Date: March 2025
- Picking Standard: One bud & one leaf
- Dry Leaf: pointy tea leaves covered in abundant white fuzz
- Aroma: fruity
- Taste: full-bodied, sweet, and creamy Tea Bush: Da Ye Zhong (大叶种)
- Cultivar: Xue Ya #100
Brewing guidelines:
175℉ / 80℃
1g per 80-100ml 
3-5min
1g per 25ml 5sec + 5sec for each subsequent infusion