Origin
Zhejiang China Pearl green tea is also referred to as ‘Gunpowder’ tea due to the shape of its tightly rolled leaves. In the past Pearl tea has enjoyed considerable popularity in Europe and is famous for its robust slightly smoky flavor.
Zhejiang ?Green Tea
Zhejiang province China is the world’s largest producer of green tea with a rich traditional tea culture. Made in early spring the leaves are dried rolled and then roasted in successive steps to attain this tea’s unique shape taste and aroma.
Flavor Profile
A strong full-bodied green tea with smoky undertones. In Morocco and Russia Pearl is often blended with fresh mint and sugar. Can be enjoyed hot or iced.
The Tao of Tea
Like the Tao the art of tea is universal. We began our work with tea in 1997 to be a connecting thread for tea culture. Practicing the art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland Oregon we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel learn take delight and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor artistry and soul. Our reward comes through actions that help people’s lives sustain the art of tea and promise a healthy environment.
Suggested Use
Brewing
Steep one teaspoon of leaf in eight ounces of spring or filtered water at 175F for three minutes. Can be re-infused at least two times.
Other Ingredients
100% organic green tea leaves.