Jewel of Flowers HANA

by Royal Blue Tea

Scented flower tea (花茶) bottled tea in Grand grade, presented in wine-style bottle with glass stopper

Also known as: Jewel of Flowers HANA ジュエル オブ フラワーズ 花, Jewel of Flowers HANA Jewel of Flowers Flower

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]

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]

Provenance & Sourcing

Ingredients Policy. Royal Blue Tea states that its bottled teas contain no additives.[3]

Restaurant Relationships

Gion Yamaguchi

Kyoto, Japan

Service & pairing evidence

  • Pairing evidenceRoyal Blue Tea's Jewel of Flowers HANA was served as part of a food pairing at the Gion restaurant Yamaguchi.source