Black Pearl
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
organic jasmine and vanilla
Black Pearl
White jasmine blossoms, rich vanilla, and black tea leaves―the delicate blend that makes this tea truly unusual. The fragrant perfume of jasmine wafts from the cup, while a sip reveals the smoothness and sweetness vanilla brings to it. Sweeten with white sugar, but milk will intrude on the delicate flavors found herein.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Black Pearl” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 1⁄2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 1 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Black Pearl.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
white sugar will complement, but milk is not recommended
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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