Product Overview
Type: Black
Packaging: Bag
Origin: China
Description: This kind of black tea grows on highland plantations at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Jasmine Golden Snail is made from the large-leaf subspecies of the Yunnan large-leaf Tea. The high-mountain environment is ecologically beneficial, makes the lovely quality of leaf. It is called Needle Snail Jasmine because needle shape black tea leaves are using for its production. Each Needle Snail is shaped manually using just the bud. The final product is curled like snails but being brewed returns needle form back.
The tea leaves absorb jasmine fragrance seven times to make it strong and stable. Jasmine flowers are picked, stored and used when the petals just have opened. Then tea buds and flowers are mixed and black tea starts to take up moisture and scent from the flowers getting its typical flavor and smell of Jasmine. This black Jasmine Tea is made by six times scenting with jasmine flowers of richer fragrance, thus get the Rich jasmine fragrance, fresh and sweet at the entrance, smooth taste, mellow and refreshing for tea liquor.
Jasmine Golden Snail is very popular among those who are just beginning to appreciate fine tea. It is a premium tea, captivating both in form and taste. When the pellets get into hot water, they start to unfurl turning into whole tea leaves.
Jasmine Golden Snail is a rich source of natural polyphenol and less caffeine, and high antioxidants, a combination that provides long-lasting energy and lets you feel relaxed. There is also delicate, bright jasmine here, with a very pleasant sweetness. This tea definitely calms both mind and body while the soft fragrance of jasmine fills the air. It has a special fresh prolonged jasmine aroma and a delicious mellow taste.
Brewing Guide: The water used to steep this tea should be at the boiling point, 212F (100F). Use about 2 teaspoons (3 grams) of tea leaves for about every 5 ounces (150 milliliters) of water. A steeping time of about 3-5 minutes with more or less time is recommended depending on the desired concentration.