At a glance: Jasmine Dragon Pearls white tea, organic, from China, hand-rolled pearls scented with fresh blossoms. Brew at 70-80 °C for 2-3 min, 12-15 g/L. Silky floral notes, perfect any time of day.
Some teas are meant to be savoured with your eyes closed, in the quiet of a slow afternoon. Our Jasmine Dragon Pearls white tea is one of them. Each small pearl, patiently rolled by hand, holds the promise of a bloom yet to come, one that unfolds at the touch of warm water in a slow, graceful movement.
This tea is a meeting between a fine white tea and the most fragrant jasmine blossoms in China, two treasures shaped by centuries of craft. Browse our selection of delicate white teas to explore this rare and refined family further.
The aromatic profile of Jasmine Dragon Pearls
The moment you open the pouch, the scent reaches you: a generous floral fragrance, sweet and almost sun-warmed. The jasmine permeates the leaves deeply, yet never overwhelms them. That is the art of traditional Chinese scenting: letting the blossom speak while honouring the tea it inhabits.
In the cup, the liquor unfolds with a velvety, almost creamy softness. The top notes are openly floral, evoking freshly picked petals. The heart opens into a silky roundness, lightly sweet, reminiscent of acacia honey. The finish is long and smooth, with no astringency whatsoever.
The infusion reveals a bright, luminous pale yellow, a hallmark of quality white tea, lightly oxidised, retaining all the freshness of the original leaf. To explore this singular family in depth, visit the complete guide to white tea.
The pearls: a centuries-old craft
Rolling the pearls is a demanding artisan gesture. Two to four young leaves, sometimes a silvery bud, are curled one by one between the skilled fingers of Chinese tea workers. The result: small, even spheres, each the size of a freshwater pearl.
This compact form offers a double advantage. It protects the delicate leaves during storage and preserves the jasmine aroma over time. As they steep, the pearls slowly unfurl, offering a mesmerising sight in a glass teapot. Each harvest tells its own story, rooted in place and tradition.
Traditional jasmine scenting
The process is ancestral. Jasmine blossoms, picked early in the evening when their fragrance is at its most intense, are layered alternately with fresh tea leaves. Over several consecutive nights, the tea naturally absorbs the perfume of the flowers.
For the finest grades, this process is repeated up to six or seven times. No added flavourings, no extracts: only the blossom, the tea, and time. This artisan method accounts for the pearls' unmatched olfactory depth, and the persistent delicacy they deliver cup after cup.
How to brew Jasmine Dragon Pearls
Preparing this white tea calls for a little care, but the steps are simple. Follow these four guidelines to bring out its full delicacy in the cup.
- Water: low-mineral, fresh, never boiling. A still spring water works beautifully and respects the fineness of the pearls.
- Temperature: 70 to 80 °C, as outlined in our guide how to brew white tea. Any hotter and the jasmine's delicacy breaks down, leaving a bitter cup.
- Quantity: 12 to 15 grams per litre, roughly one heaped teaspoon for a 200 ml cup.
- Time: 2 to 3 minutes is enough. There is no need to steep longer: the pearls release their fragrance quickly.
Once brewed, the pearls can be steeped a second time. Simply extend the time slightly, to around 3 to 4 minutes, and a second cup will emerge, more vegetal in character, where the jasmine gives way to fresher, mineral notes. That second infusion is one of the great pleasures this tea has to offer.
Serve in fine porcelain or a clear glass teapot. The visual is as much a part of the experience as the taste: watching the pearls open in the water is a ritual in itself, almost meditative.
Storage
Keep the pearls in their original tin or an airtight, opaque container, away from light, heat and strong odours. White tea is particularly receptive to surrounding aromas, so store it well away from spices or coffee. Properly protected, it will hold its fragrance for twelve to eighteen months.
Frequently asked questions
What are jasmine pearls?
Jasmine pearls are young tea leaves, here an organic white tea from China, hand-rolled into small spheres and then scented in successive layers with fresh jasmine blossoms. No flavourings are added: the fragrance is transferred to the tea solely through contact with the flower.
How do you brew jasmine pearls?
Use 12 to 15 g of pearls per litre of low-mineral water heated to 70-80 °C. Steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. The pearls hold up well to a second, slightly longer infusion, which reveals further aromatic dimensions.
What are the benefits of jasmine tea?
Jasmine tea is above all a tea of pleasure, appreciated for its enveloping fragrance and gentle sweetness. It makes a lovely companion to quiet moments, from morning to evening, with no particular ritual required.
Where can I buy jasmine pearls?
Our organic jasmine pearls are available directly from our online shop in several sizes. We select each harvest from partner producers, after tasting and analysis, to ensure consistent quality with every new crop.
Where do jasmine pearls come from?
Jasmine pearls originate traditionally from China, the historic home of jasmine scenting. Our harvest comes from a certified organic Chinese garden, where the leaves and blossoms are picked at the peak of their maturity.
