Black Dragon Pearls is a rare, single-origin, hand-rolled variety of black tea with a smooth, rich and chocolatey taste. Hailing from the Yunnan province, this black tea version of the popular Dragon Pearl is comprised of only the highest quality leaves and buds expertly rolled into a large pearl-like shape. Black Dragon Pearls are naturally sweet and smooth, with a touch of earthiness. Subtle cocoa notes whisper gently as each pearl unfurls, delivering a superior tea experience not to be missed. We suggest using 2-3 pearls per cup for the fullest flavor.
Black Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3-5 mins
Our teabags contain the same high-quality tea as our loose-tea offerings. Their pyramid shape gives the leaves plenty of room to unfurl and infuse, placing more flavor in each cup. Enjoy the superior flavor of gourmet tea with the convenience of a disposable bag.
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$24
Lore
In Western culture, dragons are the big bads of stories, be it Sleeping Beauty's shape-shifting Maleficent or The Hobbit's dwarf-eating Smaug. In China and other Asian countries, dragons are often benevolent creatures, known for their intellect, supernatural powers, and affinity over water. Once used to depict the emperor's power, they have long been symbols of power and good luck. Sometimes depicted as holding flaming pearls to symbolize their spiritual energy, wisdom, power, and more! They have been key figures in Chinese mythology and culture for thousands of years. It should come as no surprise then that our black dragon pearls come from Yunnan, the birthplace of a beverage nearly as old as the dragon's themselves.
Questions and Answers
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i was wondering about the caffeine in this tea. i am trying to find the highest for my morning tea. thx
Asked by Heather Wilhelm
on March 6th, 2017
“ This tea has a high caffeine level, but your best best if you are looking for the highest caffeine level possible in tea is to try a Matcha or Mate tea. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 7th, 2017
“ thx i will try that. ”
Answered by Heather Wilhelm
on March 8th, 2017
“ Should be considered as all black teas: highest level of caffeine unless otherwise noted. Steeped at 212° for 2 minutes does decrease the level a little bit. ”
Answered by ERIC HERNANDEZ
on November 30th, 2018
To me this tea tastes like it has some honey in it. Is that because honey is added inside of the 'pearls' or is that just the natural taste from this combination of tea leaves?
Asked by Thomas Hofler
on September 25th, 2020
“ Hello Thomas! There are no added flavors to this tea, you must be picking up on some of the sweeter notes. We hope you enjoy! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 25th, 2020
“ After I finish a cup, the inside of the glass smells exactly like a beeswax candle... Love it. ”
How long do black teas stay fresh when stored in air tight containers? Trying to figure out how much to buy. Thanks!
Asked by Deana Gilman
on March 14th, 2023
“ Hello Deana! We generally recommend consuming tea within one year of purchase. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 16th, 2023
How many pearls are their in a sample pack?
Asked by scott wagoner jr
on July 24th, 2024
“ Hello Scott! The number of pearls is subject to each one's respective weight, but there are enough to brew approximately 10 eight ounce cups of tea. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on July 24th, 2024
How many cups would you get from 3oz?
Asked by Christina Greer
on July 14th, 2025
“ Hello Christina! The 3oz package makes about 38 cups. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on July 24th, 2025
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