Hyson
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Also called Lucky Dragon Tea, Hyson tea has a greenish-yellow colour. The cup has good body and has smooth, fresh, greenish tasting liquor. Its name translates to Flourishing Spring and this particular variety imparts a fresh green character you would expect to be a part of any Springtime experience. This tea was so highly favoured in the 18th century that the British Tea Tax was actually higher for this variety over other teas. Hyson also refers to the leaf size of this grade of pan-fired China green tea which is bold and slightly coarse. The 'Lucky Dragon' is an exceptionally fine Hyson and imparts an ethereal character somewhat like dew from a spring meadow.
Brewing Methods:
Use 1 teaspoon per cup and one for the pot. Pour the boiling water into the pot and it let steep for 5-7 minutes. Pour it into your cup and it savour on its own. This tea is a self drinker and not a milk & sugar variety.
For Cold Brewing:
6-8 teaspoons for each 5-6 cups. Steep for 5-7 minutes. Pour it into a pitcher and add 6 teaspoons of sugar. You may pour it over ice or put ice in the pitcher. Also, some may like a slice of lime or lemon to garnish.