Jasmine Dragon Tears are a green tea and are made from the top two leaves and the bud of new season growth (Late March /early April). These delicate leaves are then hand rolled into the small pearls. When you infuse these pearls in your tea cup, you will see the top two leaves and the bud come to life. In fact you will see some small 'hairy down' on the bud of the leaves - this denotes superb quality and very careful and delicate handling.
The extraordinary flavour of these Jasmine Dragon Tears is due to the time of plucking, manufacture and the fresh spring jasmine blooms. The new tea season starts in China in late March/early April (dependent on weather patterns) and it is during the first 4 weeks that the best teas are manufactured. After this initial period the quality of the teas and green leaf start to deteriorate rapidly and the teas become quite plain. Dragon Pearls are only made from tea plucked in the first 3 weeks of the new season. Coinciding with the new tea growth, the jasmine bushes are in spring bloom. Only the most fragrant blossoms are used (from bushes that are known to produce the most fragrant flowers). These fresh flowers are layered between the tea and before long the intense and uplifting fragrance of the new jasmine blooms is passed on to the tea. An extraordinary taste experience!
Green tea, Jasmine petals
Smooth with delicate and pleasing flavor and a heavenly jasmine character. Also known as "Jasmine Dragon Pearl Tea". A dragon holding a pearl is a common image found in Chinese art and the tale is one of the oldest and best-known legends in Chinese folklore. The pearl is a symbol of wisdom, spiritual energy and power and the dragon represents prosperity and good luck.
Spec Sheet
Fujian Province, China
1500 - 4900 feet above sea level
Non fermented, Traditional process, Small batch crafted, Hand formed, Artisan Handcrafted
High
No
Organic Compliant
Yes
80ºC
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil (100ºC). Let water cool to about 80ºC. Place 1 teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Late morning + Afternoon + After a meal
Yes
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