Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears
Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears
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Jasmine Dragon Pearls (also called Buddha's Tear / 茉莉龙珠) is a scented green tea from China. Each pearl is hand-rolled from green tea leaves and scented three times with fresh jasmine blossoms, giving it a gentle floral aroma that unfolds slowly as the pearls open in hot water.
How does it taste
The taste is smooth and floral with a light sweetness and a subtle strawberry-like note. The jasmine scent is there but not overpowering — it works with the green tea base rather than covering it. This is one of our regulars' favourites, and a good place to start if you're new to jasmine tea or Chinese green teas.
Tea profile
- Taste: Floral, subtle sweetness, strawberry note, smooth
- Type: Jasmine-scented green tea
- Origin: Green tea from Yunnan, jasmine from Fujian Province, China
- Oxidation: 0% — non-oxidized (scented green tea base)
- TCM Property: Cool (凉性) — refreshing, calming
- Harvest: Spring 2025
- Ingredients: Hand-rolled green tea scented three times with fresh jasmine blossoms
- Caffeine: Medium
Brewing instructions
Western brewing:
Use about 8 pearls (1.5g) per 250ml teapot. Water at 85-90°C. Steep for 3 minutes. Good for up to 3 infusions — the flavour changes nicely between each one.
Gongfu brewing:
Use about 20 pearls (4g) per 150ml gaiwan or teapot. Water at 90°C. First steep: 30-40 seconds. Add 10 seconds for each following steep. Good for 5-6 infusions.
Also lovely as a cold brew — the jasmine comes through gently and it's refreshing on warm days. See our cold brew guide.
Joanne's notes
I like watching these pearls unfurl in a glass teapot — it's part of the experience. Customers at our Tea Bar often ask about the strawberry note; it's a natural characteristic of the tea and jasmine combination, not an added flavour.
If you enjoy floral teas, you might also like our Osmanthus Green Tea or explore the full green tea collection.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.
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Purchased these at a market on holidays in Tassie several years ago, having been ordering ever since! My whole family love the dragon pearls, beautiful green tea and pretty to watch open up.
Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears
My favourite tea. Tastes like the tea I used to buy in China.
I absolutely the Jasmine Dragon Pearls/ Buddhas Tears. I have a very sensitive tummy and often struggle to unwind after a long workday.With this amazing tea , it’s such so tasteful and light and ooh so refreshing and relaxing. I’ve tried so many different teas but this is my all time favourite.
Jasmine Dragon Pearls / Buddhas Tears
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