In China, whole leaf green teas are traditionally scented with Jasmine flower petals layered within the tea leaves. The petals are harvested during the day and stored cool at night in order to bloom and unfold their full fragrance. According to the desired quality grades, the petals are sifted out after processing. For this reason, teas vary from light to stronger delicate floral flavors and tastes. The cup has a light, slightly yellow color and already spreads the intense aroma of jasmine.
Our popular “flower tea” from China is now also available from controlled organic cultivation. With a light yellow cup and the expressive jasmine scent, it is an ideal companion for each meal and a real thirst quencher. Depending on the quality of the water, this fine tea can be infused and enjoyed more than once.
An affordable Gunpowder is one of the most popular teas in China. However, this organic variety is largely exported, as world wide demand significantly exceeds the domestic one. Typical gunpowder form is created by wetting the leaves a few times during the short roasting period, which slows down the drying process and results in a curling of the leaves. This organic version, which is high in caffeine, can also be infused more than once which will reduce the slightly tangy character.
This tea is one of the prettiest treasures from the world of tea. Grown in the mountains of southeast China for more than 100 years, only the finest and youngest leaves of the best green tea qualities have formed the basis for this rarity. The still not quite dry leaves are mixed up to six times with fresh, delicate jasmine blossoms, then sieved and rolled by hand to small pearls. The leaf encloses the fine jasmine aroma and only sets it free during brewing. The fact that “two leaves and a bud” were taken shows in the infusion, with an elegant champagne color.
In China, this tea is very popular and its tradition is very old. This tea has influenced the European tea lover‘s idea of green tea. Chun Mee means “valuable brow”, for the leaf reminds one of the eyebrow form of classical Chinese beauties. The tea has a very typical taste with a tangy aroma accompanied by a slight sweetness. It is grown in south-eastern China near the Yangtze river. If you find this tea too strong, you may pour away the first brew and enjoy the second, milder brew.
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