Jasmine Pearls Green Tea
One of the most divine teas with fragrance of fresh cut jasmine blossoms. Tender long leaf tips are hand rolled into small pearls, which will unfurl as they steep. Can be re-steeped up to 3 times.
Ingredients: green tea naturally scented with jasmine flowers
Steeping Suggestion: Use 1 tsp/ 8oz cup. Steep 2-3 minutes in 175 °F water. For multiple infusions, increase the steeping time each consecutive steeping.
Did you know?
Jasmine Pearl is a type of Jasmine tea made with tender long leaf tips hand rolled into small pearls. The pearls will slowly unfurl as they steep. To make Jasmine tea, tea leaves are harvested in the spring and stored until early summer when fresh Jasmine flowers are in bloom. Jasmine flowers are picked early in the day when the small petals are tightly closed. The flowers are kept cool until nightfall. In the early evening when the flowers begin to open, the tea is blended with the Jasmine flowers and stored overnight. The night blooming Jasmine flowers then open and release their fragrance into the tea. It takes over four hours for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavor of the jasmine blossoms. This process may be repeated for as many as six or seven times.
Tea scented with Jasmine flowers is the most famous scented tea in China. It has been China’s specialty since the Song Dynasty, which ruled over 800 years ago. Many people acclaim that the Jasmine tea produced in Fujian province, China is the best. Other regions nearby Fujian province that produce jasmine tea include Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Zhejiang provinces.
A quick and easy way to make iced tea that you can enjoy immediately is to flash chill. This method starts with a hot, concentrated brew that’s rapidly cooled over ice to lock in the tea’s brightness, sweetness, and aroma. To prepare flash-chilled iced tea, use double the amount of tea as suggested above. Steep normally with hot water for 3-7 minutes depending on the type of tea. Strain the leaves and add sweetener of your choice while the tea is still hot. Then pour directly over ice for a refreshing iced tea.
Alternatively, you can try a cold brew method. Cold brewing is a slow and gentle way to bring out the natural sweetness and smooth character of tea. Steeping in cold water extracts fewer tannins, resulting in a clean and mellow flavor. To prepare, follow the suggested tea ratio above. Use cold or room-temperature water, and refrigerate at the minimum of 4 hours. Lighter teas like green or white can be ready in 4–6 hours, while darker teas or herbal blends may benefit from 8-12 hours.
Many whole leaf teas made from the Camellia Sinensis plant such as white, green, oolong, and black teas can be enjoyed through multiple infusions. Each steeping reveals new layers of aroma and flavor as the leaves gently unfurl. To enjoy a second or third infusion, simply increase the steeping time slightly with each round.
Herbal and fruit blends, however, tend to release most of their flavor and beneficial compounds during the first steeping, so resteeping may result in a much lighter and unbalanced cup. While not every tea is suited for multiple infusions, experimenting can be a rewarding way to explore the character and depth of your favorite teas. Click here to learn more about how to steep loose tea.
We believe that true wellness comes from a balanced lifestyle and regularly choosing what’s good for our body. Drinking tea is a gentle, preventive way to support overall health. True teas from the Camellia Sinensis plant are rich in antioxidants that may promote heart health and protect against everyday stress, both mental and cellular. Herbal tisanes, made from leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits, are naturally caffeine-free and can help with relaxation, digestion, and hydration depending on the ingredients used. Whether hot or cold, tea offers a simple daily ritual to nurture both body and mind. Visit our Tea Knowledge Page to learn more about tea health benefits.