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The name comes from the appearance of the leaves, which are hand-rolled into small, pearl-like shapes and display a lustrous jade-green color.
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Beyond its elegant look, Jade Pearl combines fresh floral fragrance with smooth sweetness. Its rolled form allows the tea to release flavor gradually over multiple infusions. It is also appreciated for its rich antioxidants, which contribute to both its refreshing taste and wellness value.
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Fresh, smooth, and slightly sweet, with subtle floral notes. The liquor is bright and clear, leaving a clean, lingering finish.
Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method
Recommended Teaware for Jade Pearl:
Use a gaiwan or a glass teapot to watch the pearl-shaped leaves unfurl. Yixing clay teapots are not recommended, as they may soften the tea’s fresh fragrance.
Water Temperature:
70–80 °C.
Brewing Instructions:
Leaf-to-water ratio: 1 g of tea per 50 ml of water (1:50).
For example, with a 150 ml gaiwan, use about 3 g of tea.First infusion: Steep for about 40 seconds at 70–80 °C, then pour out completely.
Subsequent infusions: Increase steeping time by 5–10 seconds with each round.
This tea can be brewed at least 3 times, each infusion gradually revealing more sweetness and floral freshness.
Essential Info
Chinese Name: 小玉珠 (Simplified) 小玉珠 (Traditional)
Region: Jiangxi Province, China
Harvest Time: 2024
Description:
Jade Pearl is a hand-rolled green tea made from tender buds, tightly shaped into small pearls with a jade-green color. When brewed, the pearls slowly unfurl, releasing a bright, clear liquor with a delicate fragrance and refreshing taste. Valued for both its elegance and health benefits, Jade Pearl is rich in antioxidants, believed to refresh the mind, ease fatigue, and support overall vitality.
Tasting Profile:
Fresh, smooth, and slightly sweet; floral fragrance; bright liquor with a lingering, clean finish.