Dragon Pearl Jasmine

Tender green leaves and silvery down covered buds that are hand rolled into pearls and are infused with jasmine blossoms. The fragrant jasmine blossoms are blended with the pearls a numerous amount of times until they are fully infused with the sweet floral flavor of the jasmine.

Origin: Fujian, China

Reputed Health benefits:EGCG in green tea blocks the mutation of cells, reducing cell damage; blocks tumor growth; and blocks the liver enzymes that convert pro-carcinogens (i.e., the harmless substances in the body that can turn into cancer agents) into carcinogens. EGCG is green tea blocks enzymes that cause cancer cells to grow and it can destroy cancer cells with damaging surrounding healthy cells. Scientists also revealed that this effect is 10 to 100 times more potent in green tea than in black tea. Green tea increases the bloods antioxidant capacity. EGCG kills cancer cells and, in particular,inhibits prostate cancer cells. Green tea has been shown to reduce damage to blood vessels in smokers. Green tea's polyphenols can boost white blood cells, and might be an effective supplement to chemotherapy and radiation treatments that impact bone marrow and lower white blood cell count. Men who drank two to three cups of tea a day reduced their risk of prostate cancer. Woman who had a history of drinking five or more cups of green tea a day had fewer occurrences of breast cancer and slower spread of the disease.Jasmine blossoms are very relazing and are traditionally used to calm the senses.

Tasting Notes; Sweet flavor with a flowery jasmine aroma.

Brewing Instructions: Steep 3 to 4 pearls per 6oz. For 2-6 minutes at 180 degrees.

Ingredients: Organic & Fair Trade Green Tea, Organic & Fair Trade Jasmine Blossom