There are few teas in the world that inspire as much admiration, history, and devotion as Shi Feng Dragon Well, the most celebrated expression of China's legendary Long Jing tea.

Nestled among the misty hills alongside West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Shi Feng (Lion's Peak) has long been regarded as the most prestigious growing area for Dragon Well tea. For centuries, poets, scholars, emperors, and tea connoisseurs have journeyed to these storied mountains in search of a cup that captures the beauty of spring itself.

The name "Lion's Peak" evokes the image of a majestic lion watching over West Lake, one of China's most beloved cultural landscapes. Here, tea gardens cling to rolling hillsides overlooking ancient temples and tranquil waters. In spring, soft morning mists drift through the tea bushes while birdsong echoes across the mountains, creating an atmosphere that feels almost timeless.

It is from this extraordinary terroir that the finest Dragon Well teas are born.

Our Shi Feng Dragon Well is handcrafted and signed by Mr. Weng Bingquan, one of China's most respected tea masters and founder of the renowned Shi Gong trademark. Harvested during the prized pre-Ming season, before the Qingming Festival, only the youngest and most tender spring leaves are selected. The leaves are then skillfully pan-fired by hand, a traditional craft requiring years of training to master.

The result is a tea of remarkable elegance and depth.

As the leaves unfurl in the cup, the liquor shines with a luminous golden-green hue. The aroma carries notes of roasted chestnut, sweet spring grasses, and fresh orchids. The flavor is rich yet refined—nutty and full-bodied without ever becoming heavy. Each sip reveals layers of sweetness and complexity, finishing with a lingering sweetness known in Chinese as huigan (回甘), the treasured "returning sweetness" that continues to unfold long after the tea has been swallowed.

For many tea drinkers, the first taste of authentic Shi Feng Dragon Well is a revelation. It is a tea that embodies balance—strength without aggression, fragrance without excess, richness without heaviness. Once experienced, it becomes difficult to forget.

Authenticity Matters

As Dragon Well's global popularity has grown, so too have imitations. Genuine West Lake Dragon Well, especially tea from Shi Feng, remains rare and highly sought after.

Authentic Dragon Well leaves are easily distinguished by their appearance. The dry leaves should be flat and spear-shaped, displaying a pale green-yellow color rather than the deep green commonly seen in lower-grade imitations. The finest leaves are uniform, delicate, and carefully crafted, reflecting generations of tea-making expertise.

Each package of our Shi Feng Dragon Well features a traceability QR code and carries China's official Geographical Indication (GI) certification, verifying that the tea was produced within the protected West Lake Dragon Well region according to traditional local standards.

A Cup of History and Beauty

To brew Shi Feng Dragon Well is to participate in a tradition that stretches back more than a thousand years. Every cup carries the spirit of Lion's Peak, the beauty of West Lake, and the dedication of generations of tea artisans who have devoted their lives to preserving one of China's greatest cultural treasures.

This is not merely a green tea.

It is the cream of the crop, the benchmark by which all Dragon Well teas are measured, and one of the world's most treasured tea experiences.

For those seeking the very finest expression of Long Jing, the journey begins at Lion's Peak.