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Jasmine Dragon Tears
One of the best jasmine teas on the market. Smooth with delicate tea flavor and heavenly jasmine notes. 7 tears of Jasmine Dragon Tears in a cup reward a connoisseur with a lifetime tea memory.
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Country of Origin: China
Region: Fujian Province
Jasmine Dragon Tears is a green tea and is 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 - dragon tears. 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. Jasmine Dragon Tears are only made from green 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 green tea, creating a very high grade of jasmine tea. An extraordinary taste experience!
Because of its smooth taste and substantial health benefits this jasmine tea makes a great pregnancy tea.
Brewing Tips - Hot Tea: When preparing by the cup, Jasmine Dragon Tears tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 80’C. Place 6-8 pearls in your cup, let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the jasmine tea is exhausted. Look at the pattern of the jasmine leaves in the brew, not only do they foretell your fortune but you can see the bud and shoots presenting themselves, looking like they are about to be plucked. [The traditional Chinese method of drinking Jasmine Dragon Tears tea would be to use the leaves 3-5 times and discuss philosophy with a close friend]
Brewing Tips - Cold Tea: The most popular iced tea recipe: Place 25-30 pearls into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the jasmine tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Region: Fujian Province
Jasmine Dragon Tears
Jasmine Dragon Tears is a green tea and is 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 - dragon tears. 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. Jasmine Dragon Tears are only made from green 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 green tea, creating a very high grade of jasmine tea. An extraordinary taste experience!
Because of its smooth taste and substantial health benefits this jasmine tea makes a great pregnancy tea.
Brewing Tips - Hot Tea: When preparing by the cup, Jasmine Dragon Tears tea can be used repeatedly - about 3 times. The secret is to use water that is about 180’F or 80’C. Place 6-8 pearls in your cup, let the tea steep for about 3 minutes and then begin enjoying a cup of enchantment - do not remove the leaves from the cup. Once the water level is low - add more water, and so on and so on - until the flavor of the jasmine tea is exhausted. Look at the pattern of the jasmine leaves in the brew, not only do they foretell your fortune but you can see the bud and shoots presenting themselves, looking like they are about to be plucked. [The traditional Chinese method of drinking Jasmine Dragon Tears tea would be to use the leaves 3-5 times and discuss philosophy with a close friend]
Brewing Tips - Cold Tea: The most popular iced tea recipe: Place 25-30 pearls into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the jasmine tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.