Jasmine Dragon Tears called Mo Li Hua Zhu (茉莉花珠) in Chinese is a premium jasmine green tea made from the top two leaves and the bud of new season growth (Late March /early April). This tea is hand-picked and completely hand crafted. The delicate leaves are hand rolled into the small pearls. When you infuse these pearls in your teacup, you will see the top two leaves and the bud come to life, looking beautiful as they unfold. 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.
Also known as Jasmine Dragon Pearl Tea, the extraordinary flavour is due to the time of plucking, traditional hand 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.
With an enchanting aroma, this tea is rich in antioxidants, helping to combat oxidative stress and support immune health. Its natural L-theanine and caffeine content provide a calm yet focused energy boost, promoting mental clarity and reputed to support healthy digestion and metabolism.
An extraordinary taste experience full of antioxidants and natural goodness!
Green tea, Jasmine petals
Smooth with delicate and pleasing flavour and a heavenly jasmine character. The gentle floral notes of fresh jasmine are perfectly balanced by the sweet, mellow undertones of the green tea. 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.
