Perfumy hand-rolled tea from Fuding, in Fujian, China. Each pearl is just one leaf and a bud. When added to hot water, the pearls majestically unfurl, releasing a delicate scent and flavor. Sweet and almost sugary.
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Absolutely the best jasmine I've ever tasted - smooth as silk, and watching the pearls unfurl is a visual treat as well. Heavy perfume, so if you don't like that kind of thing, you might find it a bit much. But if you're a jasmine lover, this is worth every penny.
This is a very unique tea. The first time I brewed this, I hated it. Watching the buds flower inside my IngenuiTea was enjoyable, but I recall the tea, itself, smelt and tasted like socks. After a few more times, I really began to appreciate the taste. Maybe I never had a taste for jasmine, but now I'm a believer.
Love the aroma very flavorful, cute little pearls, enjoy watching them open. Would buy again.
Tea perfection. The second brew is nearly as good as first. Jasmine flavor is well balanced
This is the finest tea produced. The exquisite flavor is smooth as silk. I used to drink a variety of teas. But now I'm hooked on #12.
This tea is light and kind of sweet/flowery(?). I love love loooove the aroma~!! But some (my mother for example) may find the jasmine scent a bit too strong.
My husband loves this tea - it really does smell of jasmine.
Jasmine #12 has a very flowery taste to it. Would be good for special occasions. And it is cool to watch the jasmine unfold in the water.
Just a beautiful flavor. I had the jasmine iced tea and was floored. nothing like i had expected so i thought i'd make it for myself. the pearls are cool and the flavor is unique but wonderful.
A good, flavorful tea with a wonderful scent. I am not sure, however, that it was better than jasmine#9.
This is simply the best Jasmine tea I have ever had!
I really wanted to give this tea a try, but the jasmine aroma was just too strong for my liking. It seemed like I was drinking jasmine perfume.
honestly, i like the flavor of the jasmine #5 (the cheapest jasmine oolong from adagio) better than i liked this one. it was very pretty to look at, but i think that's what you pay for. however, i don't regret buying the sample: because of the shape of the 'pearls,' there's really a lot of tea in the small sample tin.
very very fragrant! very good mixed with the mango.
Wow, this is amazing tea! The smell is wonderful and the taste is even better!
Jasmine pearls of goodness... very, very nice. I love this tea.
One of my favorites. I love jasmine in perfume, and apparently in tea too. You can taste the higher quality in this one for sure.
Too flowery for my taste. I suppose that's the point, but it's not for me. The tea itself looks nice though, rolled up in little balls.
This is a sensory delight. Watching the pearls unfold is fun. Smelling the tea steep makes me feel like Pavlov's dog, I anticipate the first sip. The taste is wonderful but the lead-up is just as good.
This is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a mild but great tasting jasmine. This tea goes great with any food!
Tastes great, but pretty pricey. I'd buy it more often if it was cheaper.
Excellent tea that has a nice, strong jasmine taste.
Great aroma and visually pleasing. I've bought jasmine from special markets in fancy containers that weren't as bold as this one.
I had to give this one a good, because it was the highest rated jasmine which was why I wanted to try it. Jasmine tea is not for me though, I was afraid it would taste too much like an air freshener which has been my only experience with jasmine and I didn't like this one.
The jasmine flavor is so delicate and yummy. It's a wonderful tea.
This is heaven! The scent of jasmine is dreamy! Will order this one again and again.
...unlike #5 which I gave away because it was terrible(it tasted like a jasmine scented vehicle air freshner) this #12 is GREAT!!! I really do not think its going to be for everyone, but I absolutely love its clean, light taste ...one of the reviews before mine said 'it tastes like the spirit of jasmine' because it lacks the 'acidic/astringent notes', and that is absolutely correct compared to #5(i havent and wont try #9). This is pricey tea, but I will order a larger can and it will be my oolong of choice.
Brewed 1 teaspoon 4 minutes at 180°. Liquor light amber color. The delicate scent and flavor make Jasmines #9 & #5 (above) seem like dime store perfume compared to that found in an expensive parfumerie. Jasmine #12 doesn't taste like essence of jasmine as do #5 and #9. Rather, it has the spirit of jasmine. No acidic/astringent notes.
Incredible. Perfect. The best jasmine tea I've ever had.
I don't doubt that this is a high quality tea and it is cool to see it unfurl. I guess I just don't have a taste for Jasmine. This is my give-away tea for those guests who like it. I need something to do with all my empty sampler tins!
Wow! This is going on the reorder list Today! First experience with jasmine tea, I'm hooked.
I have to admit ordering this tea based on its high average review and on its distinct look. Upon having made some, I can't stop thinking about it. The taste/smell stay in my mind all day, and I'm just simply hooked.
This is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a mild but great tasting jasmine. This tea goes great with Chinese food of any kind.
This one just wasn't for me. Too flowery of an aroma and taste. I guess I like lighter flavors.
Perfect jasmine! Love to drink it during the day and with Chinesse food.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? The pearls put on a spectacular show, and the scent is simply intoxicating. I've never liked the smell of jasmine in bath products or candles, but I love to drink it!
This one seemed a little strong. The next time I'm going to use less and see if that helps, but otherwise this is a good jasmine tea.
This is a very good oolong tea, but not quite what I was expecting.
This tea is amazing and fresh. The tea is in little, balls and after the water is added and the tea soaks for a while, the balls open up and float around. It's a great tea.
This is probably my favorite tea. It's something a little different that you won't find without looking for it. Honestly though, the reason I originally bought it years ago was that I thought it looked interesting since it's spun into the little balls. It has a light taste with a soft hint of jasmine.
Good jasmine. Not my favorite though. It's very fun to watch the pearls open.
A excellent tea that is well worth the price. Perfect for that special evening just the two of you.
Fantastic. Incredible jasmine aroma, tastes as good as it smells, with minimal astringency. Very much worth ordering again, despite the cost.
Absolutely lovely tea - it is pricy, but worth it. I'll probably keep a sampler on hand all the time, for special occasions.
The jasmine flavor was very understated. Not my favorite, but I'm not big on flavored teas.
Almost as good as the Jasmine teabuds I brought back from Beijing (which i can't find anywhere here) - the jasmine is subtle, not overpowering. You need to advise users how many buds per cup to use, otherwise much is wasted & at this cost, that is not good. I'm still experimenting ...
I loved this! So nice to watch tea leaf 'pearls' unfurl while waiting for it to steep. Great taste and a real break in my day to enjoy!
It was very overpowering to me. After I was done I hade a weard feeling in my head. its a good tea if you like jasmine but i dont.
Excellent! If you like Jasmine, you'll love this one. It's definitly worth the upgrade from the other grades. Subsequent steepings bring on new layers of flavor.
One of my favorite teas. No doubt the best of jasmines. It has a very pleasant light, sweet flavor with strong floral overtones. I can no longer drink it every day, however; the sweet taste and powerful aroma are best enjoyed in moderation.