Organic Emperor's Jasmine

Emperor's Jasmine

Loose Leaf Tea | White

This delicate cup, with its pale celadon liquor captures the essence of jasmine blooms along the majestic Min River in Sichuan province, with a captivating, heady aroma and smooth palate. An exquisite example of the classic Imperial Scenting Method.

$69 USD
Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy

Blending Notes
  • Aroma

    Golden blossoms

  • Palate

    Delicate with soft notes

  • Purpose

    Illustrious celebration

Ingredients

Organic white tea scented with jasmine blossoms seven times in the imperial tradition

Low Caffeine

3055

Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

Shipping & Delivery

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Mists mysteriously reveal scales shimmering amongst the clouds. Power softened by wisdom hard won, ripples the air while a mind worthy of an Emperor keeps watch on the lands below.

About This Blend

The Fuzhou area of the Fujian province is renowned for its jasmine tea, crafted in the cool evening air perfumed by jasmine blossoms along the banks of the Min River. To create the most sophisticated jasmine teas, golden blossoms are carefully hand-picked during the heat of the day, while still tightly closed. As night falls, they unfurl, releasing their intoxicating fragrance, which is meticulously infused into the tea leaves. This scenting process is repeated up to seven times, allowing the tea leaves to absorb the blossoms' precious essence. Best enjoyed in the morning, this tea offers a delicate, aromatic experience perfect for a refreshed palate. For optimal flavor, infuse with fresh, cold water (preferably reverse osmosis, low-mineral). The Imperial Scenting Method is one of the most significant techniques in the ancient tea world. Explore our expert iterations of this method, in our smoked teas (BC Forestea) and successive vintages of French oak barrel-aged experiments in collaboration with Rudd Estate Winery (2014, 2024).

MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water

Water
8 oz

Fire

Fire
180°F

Time

Steep
3 Min

Your FAQs, Answered
For Emperor's Jasmine

White tea should be steeped for 3 minutes at a temperature of 180°F or 89°C.

White tea is traditionally grown in China and is only harvested for a few days each year before the Spring rain starts. This is when the silver downy hairs appear on the young unopened buds of the tea plant, hand picked for their freshness and delicate nature.

White tea is what we like to call a self-drinker. It should be served plain with no additions, to preserve the delicate palate it presents.

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