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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.
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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.
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Preparation Method
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
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
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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.
Measure:
Use 1 gram of tea per 2 oz of water.
Combine:
Place tea leaves in a vessel and add cold, filtered water based on the ratio.
Steep:
Refrigerate and steep for 4 to 24 hours. Use less tea for longer steep times to avoid over-extraction.
Strain and Serve:
Strain the tea leaves and serve over ice or as is.
Enjoy:
Relish the refreshing and flavorful cold-steeped tea, perfect for any time of the day.