In history the Dragon Well tea was labeled as Lion, Dragon, Cloud and Tiger after names of tea growing areas which have everything essential for the normal growing of a quality tea-green hills enclosed by cloud and mist, rich soil, distinct seasons, enough sunshine, plentiful rainfall and proper temperature and humidity. The teas are so named because they feature differently in color, fragrance, taste and shape resulted from the difference in climate, environment and roasting technique of different growing areas. It is not accidental that the Dragon Well tea came to the first place among famous teas in China. It owes a lot to the unique natural condition in the growing areas. The fertile land there is subacidity sand rich in phosphorus. The lay of land is such that it can shield off cold current from the north and hold back the warm current from the south, forming cloud and mist over the tea growing area. Thus the tea trees are often under diffused light and ultraviolet rays, which is favorable to the synthesization and accumulation of aromatic substances and amino acids in the tea. The favorable geographical location ensures the superior quality of Dragon Well tea. Through hundreds of years of efforts in improving tea varieties and roasting technique, the tea has formed its unique flavor. It is a real crystallization of natural gift and human wisdom and a carrier of tea culture. In 1996 the West Lake Township of Hangzhou was named "The Home of China Dragon Well Tea" by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Country Development Research Center under State Council. To protect this famous brand product, the State is now formulating regulations about the protection of the original tea growing area.