Culinary Specialties CooksShopHere- Scented & Flavored Tea: Dragon Pearls

Black

Oolong

Jasmine Dragon Pearls

Fujian Province, China
Pan-fired
Rolled-ball, or “pearl”, style
Traditional jasmine scenting paired with classic tea flavor
Brisk, clean, floral aroma
Clear, pale-green liquor

1/4 lb	1/2 lb	lb
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Fujian Province is home to many styles of excellent Jasmine tea. This particular version has become quite the rage in the West, owing to its fun shape and interesting look as it unfurls and releases its fine fragrance of perfect jasmine scenting.

Pearls are, of course, special in China, and they are no less highly regarded in the teapot or cup. Images of Fu dogs scampering about chasing Jasmine Pearls would be fun, but are non-existent; so they are much better portrayed in the classical way with their regal, single large pearl in mouth. The combination of Dragons and Pearls in tea lore brings much goodwill to the serving table and suggests strength and benevolence for the imbiber.

Steep 2-3 infusions at 3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 170˚ - 180˚ F
The Jasmine scenting will dissipate after the first infusion, but the tea will brew perfectly well again.