Also known as Dragon Well Green Tea, has been a part of Chinese Tea culture for thousands of years, renowned for its heads of state calibre and contains may health benefits which go back to the times of Qing Dynasty.

Longjing, or Dragon Well as it's directly translated to in English, Green Tea has been a part of Chinese Tea culture for hundreds of years, as far back as the Ming Dynasty in 1368-1644.

In 1644-1912, then heads of state, namely Emperor Kanji, officially recognised the beverage for its delicious flavour and well-documented health benefits it was consumed personally by the emperor, his family (particularly his sick mother) and used to welcome foreign guests.

Top Health Benefits Of Dragon Well Tea

It is no surprise that Dragon Well Tea is good for you and there are various health benefits. It is part of the Green Tea family, that has been considered a health-promoting beverage since ancient times.

Digestion & Inflammation

It is known that drinking Dragon Well can help aid the body's digestive system and decrease inflammation, helping against arthritis, rheumatism and other inflammatory problems.

Weight Loss

However, one of the most important Green Tea antioxidants, which is high in concentration, is catechin which are great for weight loss effects and can help speed up the body's metabolic rate.

These catechins are also known as epigallocatechin gallatn (EGCG). Research has suggested this helps maintain cardiovascular and metabolic health, which can help slow down ageing and help you lose weight.

Other Benefits

Long Jing tea has higher levels of thiamine, which is the single most crucial Green Tea quality indicator. It counteracts the side effects of caffeine and has a wonderfully soothing effect.

As a result, you should choose a premium Green Tea with a high thiamine for the best impact. Furthermore, this organic tea also contains Vitamin C and amino acid, which can help strengthen the immune system and help lower cholesterol and lower the risk for cardiovascular diseases