one of the best green teas I've ever tried! Reviews Rishi Tea Organic Jasmine Pearl Loose Leaf Tea

Rishi is one of the best green teas I've ever tried! Very distinctive taste, fine flavor and beautiful color. It's a pure joy to seep. It has a beautiful aroma and a nice clean, crisp taste. Like any tea steeped too long or harshly chilled, it will become slightly bitter. That said, the taste is quite nice and a true (rare) pleasure.

I would drink Rishi Tea morning noon and night if I could. It's so delicious I can't even describe it. I stumbled upon it when my normal brand was out of stock and I was just thrilled. It's super pricey though so be prepared if you're going to get hooked, you're going to pay!

I use about 1 Tablespoon of Pearls for 16oz of water. I have a 16 oz mug with a ceramic steeping insert that works perfectly with the pearls.
After I put the pearls in the insert and place over the mug, I put the timer on for 4 minutes and begin pouring the hot (not boiling) water over the pearls. I find that 4 minutes is perfect. If I leave it much longer, it becomes bitter. That's my secret for the perfect cup of Jasmine Tea.

• Pack of 2 (total 6 oz)
• Most sought-after grade of jasmine green tea; gentle body and distinctly sweet jasmine aroma
• Leaves/buds hand rolled into small pearls and scented with jasmine using 900-year-old technique
• Harvested in China's Fujian province in early spring; USDA-certified organic; kosher-certified
• Selected by Rishi buyers (no middlemen); packaged in Milwaukee, WI

The amount of work that goes into creating each of these lovely Rishi Tea Jasmine Pearl is astounding (hence the price!). Once you have tried this tea, all other jasmine green teas will pale in comparison. The flavor is so concentrated, you only need to use a scant teaspoon of pearls for each cup of tea that you brew, so these two cannisters will last for some time.

I mix it up sometimes with Rishi Wuyi Oolong or black tea, but Jasmine Pearl is a very clean and smooth tea that is a classic for me. Multiple infusions increase the value. Just be sure to use the right temperature water and steeping time to get the best value.

I've tried a lot of combinations, but the best I've found is this with a nice, hearty black tea. Since it's organic I try to stick with other natural blends and I found this to be the best choice: All Natural Organic Instant Black Tea Powder 8 oz. - Buy One Get One Free!.

Most people wouldn't think to mix the two, but they compliment each other so well and help stretch your tea and your dollars. You can still taste the jasmine when you add the black tea mix. None of the flavor it lost, it simply blends which is great for the adventurous tasters! I hope you try this Rishi Tea Organic Jasmine Pearl Loose Leaf Tea, as I know you will not be disappointed.