Jasmine Pearls is a delight to watch unfold as well as to drink. This tea is certainly one of China's finest jasmine offerings. The quality of the Pearl rests with two key attributes: a high-quality, spring pick leaf that is hand rolled then kept in cool place to await the jasmine harvest. Secondly, the number of scentings the pearls receive is key to the quality of their jasmine taste. The best quality pearls are scented up to 20 times but more typically 7-8 times for today's "high-grade" pearl. The resulting jasmine flavor should be smooth and natural, building on the sweet notes of the green pearl. Lot is 2024 crop made to EU Standards. Lot #3.
Tea Facts. Known as well as Jasmine Dragon Pearls, this jasmine-scented green is recognized as one of China's finest jasmine offerings. Pluck standard of our pearl is two leaves and a bud. The white downy color that wraps our pearls is the bud. The jasmine flower is harvested in the morning. Generally, the scenting will take place in the evening when the harvested flowers open. In higher quality lots, the flower petals are removed. The pearls are then refired drying them to remove the flowers' moisture.
Lot Notes. Steeped the leaves will unfurl and open to two leaves and a bud. The scenting of this lot is natural, soft on the tongue and lingering. Once rolled, the pearls wait until the jasmine flowers are harvested later in the summer. For a high-grade pearl such as ours, the flower petals are introduced and then removed after imparting their fragrance.
Tasting Notes. The aroma of this tea is exquisite. With water, the pearl releases a sweet and delicate green tea redolent with the fresh scent of jasmine. The taste is very natural, smooth and clean. The jasmine is soothing and goes very well food.
Brewing Suggestions. Use 3 grams or less than a full teaspoon of pearls. Use water at 185-195 degrees F and steep for 2.5 minutes and taste. A longer steep time, of course, will build more strength in the cup. Drain the water from the pearls and use them for multiple steeps.
GREEN TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
170° - 195° F
2 Minutes
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.
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Love Jasmine Team
It is so mellow, and lovely in the morning. It is always so fresh, clean, and a beautiful to have anytime of the day.
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Jasmine Pearls
This is a heavenly tea. So fragrant and deeply flavorful!
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Dreamy Tea ~
Very Special tea, somethisng the Empress would have to drink.
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DELIGHTFUL!
Absolutely love this tea, and have been ordering it from this company for nearly 20 years. Highly recommend
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Jasmine Dragon Pearls
Excellent Product. Just love using it daily!
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Perfect afternoon tea
Wonderful, smooth, tea. I bought this tea in Shanghai China. Oh you made my dreams come true. Thank You !
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Perfect afternoon tea
Wonderful, smooth, tea. I bought this tea in Shanghai China. Oh you made my dreams come true. Thank You !
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Packaged tea shelf life
In November 2020, I ordered a pound (item G-DPJ-EU-9) and received lot #9. In November 2021, I ordered four 1/4 pound units (item G-DPJ-EU-1) of lot #1. There is no best by date on either. Do unopened Silk Road packaged teas have a shelf life?
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Jasmine Dragon Pearls
Excellent Service, Great Tead!