Tasting Profile
Nose. The nose shows a refreshing, elegant floral aroma with the scent of freshly picked jasmine flowers.[2]
Palate. The palate carries the taste of freshly picked jasmine alongside a cool, subtle astringency, closing with a rich, lingering jasmine aftertaste.[1]
Structure. [1]
- Astringency: refreshing, cool and subtle
- Length: rich, lingering jasmine aftertaste
Pairings
Royal Blue Tea describes Jewel of Flowers HANA as pairing well with Chinese and other cuisines.[1]
Composition & Vinification
Mingqian Tea Buds — Base Leaf. The base is made from select tea leaves sourced from Fujian Province, China, described by Royal Blue Tea as the top production area for jasmine tea. The leaf consists of young tea buds with abundant white down, harvested before the Qingming solar term and known as 'Mingqian tea.' Royal Blue Tea characterizes this Mingqian tea as rare.[1],[2]
Fresh Jasmine Blossoms — Aromatic Layer. Fresh jasmine flowers provide the aromatic character. The Mingqian buds are repeatedly scented with the blossoms, layering their fragrance over the leaf to produce the tea's floral aroma and flavor.[1]
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. Classification and format as stated by Royal Blue Tea:[3],[4]
- Category: scented tea / flower tea (花茶), specifically a jasmine tea
- Tier: Grand
- Format: bottled, non-alcoholic tea
Ingredients Policy. Royal Blue Tea states that its bottled teas contain no additives.[5]