FUZHOU · JASMINE BIG PEKOE
A closer look at this tea
The tea at a glance
- Tea style
- Jasmine-scented green tea
- Origin
- Fuzhou, Fujian
- Leaf shape
- Loose, leaf-shaped strips
- Tea quantity
- 100g · 20 × 5g portion packs
- Packaging choice
- Box alone or box with gift bag
- Water temperature
- 85–90°C
A leaf-shaped jasmine tea from Fuzhou
Jasmine Big Pekoe comes from Fuzhou, Fujian. The green-tea base brings fresh tea flavour, complemented by a gentle jasmine fragrance.
Each 100g box contains 20 individually portioned 5g packs. Open the pack to brew the loose leaves; the portion wrapping is not a tea filter.
Flower scenting, with the leaf still at its heart
Scenting brings tea leaves and jasmine flowers together so the tea naturally takes on the floral aroma. Flowers are separated and the tea is dried as the process requires.
The finished style balances the green-tea base with jasmine. The tea base, flowers and taste of the infusion matter more than choosing by a scenting count alone.
Gentle jasmine and a smooth, sweet taste
The dry tea is loose and leaf-shaped, with pale buds and down visible. It gives a bright yellow-toned liquor, a gentle jasmine fragrance and a sweet, smooth taste.
Choose Big Pekoe if you prefer a leaf-shaped tea and a softer floral profile. For compact pearls and a more pronounced jasmine aroma, explore Jasmine Dragon Pearl Tea; for a Sichuan tea in a 50g tin, compare Lejianhua Jasmine Green Tea.
Start with short gaiwan infusions
Use a gaiwan with water at 85–90°C. Warm the vessel, add the tea, then pour water gently along the side.
Begin with short infusions of about 5–10 seconds for the first three rounds. Later steeps can start around 10–15 seconds, adjusted to taste. Change the tea quantity and timing for your own vessel.
Keep the portion packs dry and sealed
Keep unopened packs in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odours. The outer box protects the presentation; keep the tea portions themselves sealed.
If a portion is not used in full, keep the remaining tea airtight. Follow the date and storage instructions on the pack.
Questions about this tea
Is Big Pekoe a white tea?
This product is a jasmine-scented green tea. Its name does not change the tea category: the base is green tea scented with jasmine, and it naturally contains caffeine.
Are the 5g packs filter teabags?
No. They contain loose tea in individual portions. Open the pack and brew the leaves in a gaiwan or a suitable tea filter.
Does adding a gift bag change the tea quantity?
No. Both choices contain the same 100g box with 20 × 5g portions. The second choice adds a gift bag. The selected option’s actual price is displayed above.
How does it differ from Dragon Pearl?
Big Pekoe is leaf-shaped with a gentler floral aroma. Jasmine Dragon Pearl Tea is rolled into compact pearls and has a more pronounced jasmine fragrance. The choice is a matter of the shape and flavour you prefer.
Do more flower petals mean better tea?
Not necessarily. The fragrance of jasmine tea is carried by the scented tea leaves, not only by visible petals. Judge the tea base, aroma and taste together.
How should I store an opened portion?
Keep unused tea airtight, cool and dry, away from light and strong smells. Follow the storage instructions printed on the pack.
