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Jasmine Phoenix Pearls (#12)

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Description

Green tea from the Fujian province of China infused with the delicate scent of the night-blooming jasmine flowers. If you enjoy jasmine tea, we urge you to try the sublime taste of its well-made varieties. Our jasmine is an exotic Dragon Phoenix Pearl tea, comprised of intricate jasmine-infused pearls. Each pearl combines two delicate leaves and an unopened bud. When added to water, the pearls majestically unfurl, releasing their delicate scent and flavor. A spellbinding treat for all senses. While not cheap, this tea is well worth the experience.

Story

Jasmine tea production is a two-step process. The tea is harvested and finished in the spring, then carefully stored until the summer, when the jasmine starts to bloom at night. Each evening, the tea is carefully layered with fresh blooms, which will open and give their scent to the tea. In the morning, the flowers are removed and the process is repeated again that evening. This happens several nights in a row, until the tea master has the aroma balance just right. At the end, the tea is refired to dry off any flower moisture imparted to the leaf. This is why some jasmines can have a toasty finish.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 23
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Positive: 821
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Alex N.
May 17th '12

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"Certainly this is a good quality tea because of the leaves it has but I don't like its strong floral aroma. If you enjoy floral teas this one an excellent option. I won't order it again."
[ 2 mins @ 170°F ]

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Matthew S.
May 17th '12

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"there is no better green tea out there on the market "

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Sarah S.
May 15th '12

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"This is the first tea I've ordered from Adagio and I am so, so happy with it! My wonderful boyfriend bought me a TriniTea maker for Christmas and I used it on the lower temperature setting. The tea smelled great in the packet and even better once it was brewed - it makes me almost as happy to just sit and smell my cup as it does to drink it! I didn't need any honey or sugar, the floral taste is so light and sweet. Definitely recommend, despite the price :)"
[ 2 mins @ 195°F ]

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Zachary R.
May 13th '12

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"Really great alternative to the Fujian Jasmine Pearl. I bought a 16oz bag to last me for most of the summer, Jasmine is my favorite tea and I drink this flavor regularly whereas, I save the Fujian pearls for special occasions. This has just a tiny bit less jasmine flavor than the Fujian, but still well worth it and I would definitely recommend this tea to anyone, you won't be disappointed."

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Michael M.
May 13th '12

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"If you love Jasmine tea, you are going to love this one. The pearls are tiny, also very easy to steep."

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Arin .
May 11th '12

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"This tea is very smooth and has a nice floral aroma. I will buy this again."

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