Jasmine dragon pearls, a green tea from China, is a hand rolled tea with an very strong aroma and a sweet, slightly sugary taste. Multiple infusions normally at least three and more if you have the time and like a delicate taste.
Check out this video on the rolling of the pearls by hand.

Making jasmine tea is effortless, and the aromatic flavor of jasmine is not only intoxicating, but relaxes the senses and allows the brain to rest momentarily from all the distractions thrown its way.

Facts and Stories about Jasmine

In China green teas are the teas that are traditionally scented with Jasmine flowers with only a small production of the higher caffeine black teas. The petals are harvested during the day and stored cool at night when they bloom and unfold their full fragrance. The traditional method of production is to roll the tea with the jasmine flowers many times to transfer the scent to the teas. According to the desired quality grades the petals are sifted out after processing with the higher priced tea having no petals. For this reason teas vary from light to stronger delicate floral flavors and tastes. The cup has a light, slightly yellow color and spreads the intense bouquet of jasmine. This is a link to a short video that shows that shows Jasmine tea production

Jasmine species name is Jasminum officinale and is a deciduous plant that can grow up to 30 feet high. It is believed that the jasmine flowers used to make jasmine tea were brought to China from Iran during the Tang Dynasty over 1000 years ago. Initially used for decorative purposes it is associated with good luck and in religious ceremonies purity. It also represents beauty and sensuality in some cultures linked to its enchanting scent.

Benefits of jasmine tea have been reported to include (but are not limited to):

Decreased risk of esophageal cancer

Calmed mood and Slower heart rates

Reduced risk of stroke

Lower cholesterol

Here’s to your health and wellness!

As a bonus, pearl tea calories per cup are less than 5 calories (per cup), and tea has often been used as an appetite suppressant, so watching your figure has never been easier.

• 2 ounce bag makes approx 15 cups BUT you can have at least 3 good infusions
  
  Click TRIAL SIZE for a half ounce bag that makes approx 4 cups
  
  Green tea from China, hand rolled & flavored with jasmine
  
  

English Tealeaves sells over 125 high quality teas that are "cherry picked" from over 15 suppliers who specialize in specific types and countries. This gives us the flexibility to find the best of the best. We also blend around 8 teas ourselves that can't be obtained to our standards. For example our #1 selling tea, English Breakfast is our own blend that we created in 2002.

Our Cafe customers give feedback and we discontinue the ones that get poor ratings. We also look to improve our teas and will replace a standard tea, like Mango, with a higher quality blend from another supplier.