Jasmin Imperial organic

An organic choice for those who savor the delicate yet distinctive flavor of jasmine tea. Nearly translucent in the cup, this tea is an excellent introduction to jasmine teas which are known for their appealing aroma. The blend contains Green Tea China Jasmin, Pai Mu Tan, China  Jasmine Silverneedle, China Jasmine Dragon Pearls. 

Jasmine tea is made by sprinkling jasmine flowers over green tea leaves which then absorb the flowery aroma. The jasmine flowers are plucked in the morning when the tiny petals are tightly closed. Then, as the evening cools, the flowers begin to open, emitting a "popping" sound that signals that the scenting is beginning. It takes about four hours for the tea leaves to absorb the fragrance and flavor of the jasmine blossoms.

The tea is then re-fired to remove the excess moisture from the jasmine blossoms. The spent flowers are then removed from the tea. As the flowers are completely dry and contain no more aroma (moisture), they add only visual appeal and do not indicate the quality of the tea.

White tea Pai Mu Tan is made from Camellia sinensis. What makes this particular tea unique is the processing method. The leaves are naturally withered and dried in the sun. So this particular tea is actually lightly oxidised because the oxidation starts immediately after the leaves are harvested. This tea normally has a lower caffeine content and contains more antioxidants than green tea.

Widely esteemed for its delicate appearance, elegant sweetness and noble character, Silver Needles tea is comprised of pure, individually plucked tea buds harvested only in the early springtime. Our Silver Needles is unique in that it is sourced from Menghai and Mengku broad leaf varietal ancient tea tree groves in the remote, mountainous Yunnan Province of China. Like old grape vines, ancient tea trees yield complexities not found in other tea cultivars. This tea's sweet, nectar-like flavor and fruity aroma are examples of that varietal expression. Silver Needles is exceedingly rare and beloved by tea connoisseurs.

China Jasmine Dragon Pearls. Finest, hand-formed green tea 'pearls' from Fujian Province scented with fresh jasmine flowers.

Considering how many health benefits this stuff has, it’s no wonder that jasmine itself has been referred to as a “gift from God.” Some of them are: Fights Bacteria, Weight Loss, Cancer Prevention, Anti-Aging, Regulates Circulation, Heart Health, Stress Relief, Cold Prevention, Prevention of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. What Else do you need in a cup of tea?

Enjoy!