Jasmine Pearl Green Tea
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Needles versus Pearls
A well-balanced Jasmine Pearl tea that is lightly scented with rich body. Made from tippy long tea buds.
There are two types of jasmine green tea. Here are the pros and cons of each.
Needle-Shaped
If you want the highest quality for maximum health benefits, go for a Jasmine Needle such as the Golden Needle King. Made from young, tippy tea buds harvested in spring, she contains high concentration of antioxidants.
Pearl-Shaped
If you want bigger bang for your bucks, or just want a delicious everyday beverage, the Jasmine Pearl tea can be excellent choice. There are a couple of things to be aware of.
Many tea shops claim their tea is "tippy", but the reality is slightly more complicated.
As you can see from the picture on the right, even a "tippy" jasmine such as this Phoenix Eyes have very long tea buds. This is because the plant stems have been included.
Now, there is no conspiracy here. These plant stems are essential - otherwise you won't be able to roll the tea into beautiful little balls! Also, even plant stems also contain significant health benefits.
Pearl-shaped tea has a small surface area and keep fresh longer.
AAA Grade (May 2011) - 50 grams
This Phoenix Eye AAA Grade is the highest grade Jasmine Pearl tea we have uncovered so far, and we do like her!
Compared to the Golden Needle King, she is relatively lightly scented. Pleasant to drink and easy to like, her body is rich with a slight astringency.
Durability is very high. On the right is a photo of the tea liquor for first, third and fifth infusion.
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| AAA Grade - All I had hoped! |
The tea was all that I had hoped for in taste and presentation. I loved the folded tea and watching it unfold as it steeped. The packaging was strong enough not to become crushed in transit.
| AAA Grade - My favorite |
I think my favorite one so far is Moli fengyan2010 AAA Grade. I will definitely order again. :)
The other ones were good, but I bet they are better right after harvest in the spring. Also it is a matter of taste preference. I just like the type of jasmine flavor of the one listed below. Thanks!
| AAA Grade - Full bodied and fragrant |
Delicious jasmine flavor and aroma - full bodied yet mild, light color.
It would have been helpful if a brief description were included with directions as to measurements and brewing time.
| AAA Grade - Really is a top shelf tea |
I love this beautiful tea. The taste, smell and everything about it. Has to be the best jasmine green tea I have tasted. It really is a top shelf tea.
| AAA Grade - What a treat! |
This tea is truly amazing. I alternate between this and Longjing Tea 2010 as my favorite green tea.
| AAA Grade - Better than most grocery store |
The Moli Fengyan 2010 (AAA Grade) is good, and better than most you would buy at a grocery store in the U.S. indeed. However, it did not have the stronger aroma like the Moli Jinzhen (AAA Grade). At a few dollars more, I would recommend going with the Moli Jinzhen (AAA Grade) due to its wonderful sensory factor and incredible delicate sweet taste.
It looks neat in the pearl shapes and still has an initial aroma before steeping thats fairly good. When steeped, it does not have too strong of an aroma, but is delicate and still there for enjoyment. I was able to steep it twice. However, the Moli Jinzhen (AAA Grade) I was able to steep up to four times with noticeable flavor retention.
Either or, both are very good quality! I will branch out and try other teas from Tea2 (formerly Amazing Green Tea, and it truly is!).
Jasmine tea should be brewed the same way as the Dragon Well tea by infusing a small amount of leaves in high temperature water for as long as it takes.
For further information about packaging, brewing, maturation and storage, read Dragon Well Tea - Further Guide.
