The Jasmine Fuding Imperial Jasmine Green Tea is a fragrant tea, which is made by a process of scenting with jasmine flowers.
It has a delicious and rich jasmine aroma: the secret lies in the production process, when the tea leaves are scented with fresh jasmine flower petals at least twice. Perfect after meals, it possesses a long, very fresh floral aftertaste. Infusion in glass accessories is recommended to enjoy the beauty of the leaves rising and falling in the water creating a wonderful dance.
Tasting - Sight and Smell
The leaves of this Jasmine Fuding Imperial jasmine green tea, small in size and delicately rolled, are a rather dark green-gray with an abundance of silvery-white buds. Once infused, the aroma of jasmine comes through unmistakably, accompanied by very light fresh herbaceous notes and a vegetal, fruity hint reminiscent of olive oil. The color of the liqueur in the cup is a rather dark golden yellow.
Tasting Notes
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Jasmine Fuding Imperial's first jasmine green tea infusion has hints of white flowers as top notes, including jasmine of course. The taste is very sweet, reminiscent of white sugar syrup; there is also a faint herbal note, barely noticeable. With the second infusion, the herbaceous notes become more pronounced and hints of mountain flowers such as gentian can be perceived. With the third and several subsequent infusions, hints of lemon balm also appear and the body becomes more oily, with hints in the flavor of young olive oil. The flowers are also always present in the closing, but the jasmine note is more subtle than in the initial infusions.
TO THE WEST
The first notes of Jasmine Fuding Imperial Jasmine Green Tea are predominantly floral: there are not only hints of jasmine, but of other white flowers such as lily of the valley and magnolia, as well as hints of orange blossom. The middle notes are vegetal and delicate: freshly cut grass and herbs, such as verbena. There is also a slight citrusy hint of bergamot, which contributes to an overall feeling of extreme freshness. The body is light and silky, with only a slight astringency on the finish and a very long floral persistence, of which jasmine is the undisputed protagonist.
Location of origin
Fuding, in Fujian Province.
Production
Jasmine Jasmine Fuding Imperial Green Tea comes from Da Bai and Da Hao tea trees from Fuding. It is produced by adding jasmine flower petals to the tea during processing.
After contact scenting, the flower petals are removed, leaving the tea with its unique taste and fragrance. When dried, this tea appears like all high-quality green teas, with small curled tea leaves covered with white hairs.
Ingredients: green tea, jasmine flowers 0.1%.
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Preparation
Jasmine Fuding Imperial jasmine green tea should be prepared just like all green teas, in water around 75° for 2 to 3 minutes, using a Western infusion method.
This tea can be infused 4 or 5 times. To further appreciate this tea, we recommend infusing it directly into a glass cup, as is commonly done in China. This will not only allow you to enjoy the wonderful flavor and fragrance, but will also allow you to watch the tea leaves slowly expand and change during the infusion.
Storage: we recommend storing in a cool, dry and dark place.
