Check the listing for details. Young Hyson Green Tea - Loose Leaf from 100% Nature,. Condition: New. Listed at 6.95 USD. Hyson, or Lucky Dragon Tea, is a Chinese green tea that comes from the Anhui province of China. It is made from young leaves that are thinly rolled to have a long, twisted appearance that unfurls when brewed. The name Hyson is likely a Chinese name meaning "flourishing spring" (熙春茶). However, some believe it was named after an English tea merchant, Phillip Hyson. While hyson tea is often thought of as a low-grade or mediocre quality tea, young hyson is considered high quality. It is harvested earlier, "before the rains," and has a full-bodied, pungent taste and is golden in color Brewing methods To brew, use 1 teaspoon per 6 oz cup, use water that is below the boiling point, and steep for 2–3 minutes. Hyson tea has been described as light, warm, smooth, good-bodied, earthy, sunny, and spring-like in flavor. It can be served hot or iced. Milk and sugar are not typically added and are thought to diminish the flavor of hyson tea, however, cold hyson tea is often garnished with lime or lemon.