Jasmine Dragon Pearls | Jasmine Green Tea

Jasmine Dragon Pearls, also known as Jasmine Pearls, are a premium scented green tea originating from Fujian province, China, a region renowned for its rich history in tea cultivation and jasmine flower production. This classic tea begins with the careful selection of young, tender green tea leaves and buds, harvested in early spring. These leaves are meticulously hand-rolled into small pearls, ensuring they unfurl slowly during brewing to release their full flavor and aroma. Jasmine flowers are picked during the day and kept cool until evening when they open and release their intoxicating fragrance. The tea pearls are layered with these fresh jasmine flowers in a controlled environment, allowing them to absorb the delicate jasmine scent over several hours. For these highest quality Jasmine Dragon Pearls, this scenting process can be repeated up to seven times. Finally, the pearls are carefully dried to remove any moisture from the flowers, ensuring they are perfect for storage and packaging. The resulting tea features small, tightly rolled pearls with a silver sheen, an intense sweet and floral jasmine aroma, and a balanced blend of fresh, pan fired green tea and fragrant jasmine flavor. This makes for an aesthetically pleasing and flavorful tea experience, ideal for tea lovers seeking a luxurious and aromatic cup of tea.

In a rural province of central China, a land once suffered under the rule of a greedy emperor. The province faced extreme hardship; crops were failing, and people were dying from hunger and thirst. The emperor, indifferent to the suffering of his subjects, continued to impose heavy taxes and tributes, worsening their plight.

Amidst this turmoil, there lived a humble and kind-hearted boy. While exploring the desolate fields one day, he stumbled upon a small patch of vibrant green grass amidst the barren land. Curious, he began to plough the field. To his astonishment, the grass grew back each time he ploughed. Intrigued and hopeful, he dug deeper and discovered a magnificent, glowing pearl with an otherworldly light.

The boy took the pearl home and hid it in a sack of rice. Miraculously, the once meager sack began to overflow with rice, providing abundant food for him and his mother. Overjoyed, they shared their good fortune with their starving neighbors. News of the miraculous pearl and the overflowing rice spread quickly, and soon the village began to thrive.

However, the emperor soon heard of this newfound prosperity and became envious. He ordered his soldiers to seize the pearl for himself. Fearing for the safety of his village and the people he loved, the boy took drastic action and swallowed the pearl to hide it from the emperor's soldiers. In that moment, a miraculous transformation occurred. The boy turned into a powerful dragon, becoming the guardian of the land and its people.

As a dragon, he possessed immense strength and wisdom. He used these newfound powers to protect the province from the emperor's tyranny. The dragon's presence brought rain to the parched lands, fertile soil to the fields, and prosperity to the people. The once-greedy emperor, now fearful of the mighty dragon, dared not harm the villagers any further.

• Rich in Antioxidants: High in catechins and polyphenols, which help reduce oxidative stress and promote overall health.

• Calming Properties: The soothing aroma of jasmine helps to relax the mind and reduce stress.

• Digestive Aid: Green tea can aid in digestion and support a healthy metabolism.

• Hydration: Provides a refreshing way to stay hydrated while enjoying the subtle flavors and aromas.

Preparation Method

1. Western Preparation:

   • Use 3 grams of tea per 6-8oz of 175-190°F (80-88°C) using a teapot, kyusu or infuser mug

   • Steep for 1-3 minutes

   • Good for multiple steeps

2. Eastern Preparation (Gong Fu Cha):

   • Use 3-4 grams of tea per 100ml of water at 190°F (88°C) using a gaiwan or small teapot

   • Steep for 15-20 seconds

   • Increase steeping time by 5-10 seconds with each subsequent infusion

   • Enjoy multiple infusions to savor the evolving flavors

Cold steeping involves combining tea and cold water, allowing it to steep over an extended period. This method is ideal for green teas, white teas, light to mid oxidized oolong teas, and some botanicals.

1. Measure:

   • Use 1 gram of tea per 2 oz of water.

2. Combine:

   • Place tea leaves in a vessel and add cold, filtered water based on the ratio.

3. Steep:

   • Refrigerate and steep for 4 to 24 hours. Use less tea for longer steep times to avoid over-extraction.

4. Strain and Serve:

   • Strain the tea leaves and serve over ice or as is.

5. Enjoy:

   • Relish the refreshing and flavorful cold-steeped tea, perfect for any time of the day.