The Tao of Tea, Handrolled Jasmine Pearls Green Tea, Loose Leaf, 4-Ounce Tins (Pack of 2);

Origin Hunan, China renowned for both their aroma and appearance, Jasmine Pearls are a fine representative of the art of Chinese handcrafted teas. Choicest Leaves In making Jasmine Pearls only the choicest leaves of the tea plant are used. After plucking, the leaves are 'withered' on traditional bamboo trays to reduce their moisture, making them supple and condusive for hand rolling. Mature leaves are then removed leaving only the newly sprouted bud and its long stem. Handrolling The technique for handrolling pearls takes years to master. Using a soft cotton paper, the top bud stem are gently twisted between the thumb and index finger into a small 'pearl' shape. After firing over low heat, each pearl is removed from the paper. One pound of tea is composed of nearly 2000 pearls. Jasmine Infusion In the summer, when Jasmine flowers are at their most fragrant, the pearls are scented overnight in a room with thousands of blossoms. High grade Jasmine Pearls undergo this process at least five times. Sweet Fragrance Jasmine is by far one of the sweetest, most soothing aromatic flowers. Jasmine Pearls capture this essence and release the fragrance of night-blooming jasmine in every brewed cup.