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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Help! I need to go to jasmine pearl tea rehab!!
I can't live without this tea. I drink it every morning. I panic when I am almost out. I pack it in my suitcase when I travel. I sound like I have an addiction problem. And I do. It really is the best Jasmine pearl tea I have ever had.
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Incredibly Aromatic!
If you don't like the smell of Jasmine, then you won't like this tea..... it smells just like Jasmine..... and I love it! .....a very calming tea.....
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Wonderful!
I have been drinking this tea for many years!...the first thing I do every morning! It is a light but flavorful tea. The secret is like for many teas ...not to use too much, at the right water temperature and not steep too long.