GREEN TEA | Jasmine Dragon Tears

Jasmine Dragon Tears Tea

No more tears after you try this delicious jasmine dragon tears tea. Named for its unique pearl shape, these tea leaves are hand rolled and are gently cared for. This specialty green tea is grown in the Wuyi Fujian province of China. In order to make this tea, the leaves are picked at a young age and only made with the top leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Leaves from the top of the plant are chosen because they have seen the most sunlight. The tea leaves rolled with jasmine look like tiny pearls (or tears) of spun wool.  Although this tea is a little more expensive, we think the taste is worth it! Plus you can steep your jasmine dragon tears up to three times.

Green Tea Benefits

Most tea drinkers are familiar with the vast health benefits of green tea such as its high levels of antioxidants. But the jasmine petals in this tea elevate the green tea leave to a whole new level. Jasmine petals help improve cardiovascular health as it lowers LDL cholesterol. Studies have also shown that jasmine can help with blood restriction and prevent clotting. This aromatic tea is also great for your mental health, relieving feelings of anxiety. The calming effects of jasmine also make this tea a good choice for those with sleep problems. Properties of this tea will help relax tense muscles/ joints and aid in a good night’s sleep (but don’t drink too much, there is a mild amount of caffeine in this particular jasmine green tea). The jasmine and the green tea work together to battle off indigestion and upset stomachs. If you are feeling bloated or gassy, this tea will help alleviate these symptoms. Your body will thank you and cry jasmine dragon tears of joy after drinking this tea.

How to Steep it

Hot tea

• 5-7 pearls| 12 oz. / 350 ml of water
• steep for 3-4 minutes | water temperature: 75° C/ 170° F

Iced tea

For the iced tea, brew a hot concentrate, add your sweetener (if desired) and then pour it over ice.

• 5-7 pearls | 9 oz. / 263 ml of water
• steep for 3-4 minutes | water temperature: 75° C/ 170° F

Brewing Instructions

The traditional way to drink this tea is to leave the pearls in with your water even while drinking! Not only will the flavour get stronger, the pearls will begin to open up and make a cup that is delicious and beautiful to look at. This tea is great in a glass mug so you can watch the pearls unravel. Check out our Fresno mugs, that will keep your tea hot!

Ingredients

Green tea, jasmine, and petals.

The GROSCHE Safe Water Project

783 million people don’t have access to safe water. We’re on a mission- a mission to reduce that number and give people in need this basic necessity that we often take for granted. That’s why, for every 100 g of this jasmine dragon tears tea sold, we provide 50+ days of safe water to someone in need through our GROSCHE Safe Water Project.  Thank you for helping us “B the Change”. #Everycupfillsanother