Compare two teas
Side by side across seven dimensions. There is no verdict and no winner — the purpose is to understand the difference, not to be told which to buy.
Why these two get confused
Both jasmine-scented green teas, differing in whether the leaf is rolled into pearls before scenting. The pearls unfurl gradually and release the aroma over a longer time.
Point by point
| Dimension | Jasmine green tea | Jasmine dragon pearl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Green tea · unoxidised | Green tea · unoxidised |
| Production | In order: Withering → Pan-firing (Chinese fixation) → Rolling and shaping. bud and one leaf and spring harvest. | In order: Kill-green (fixation) → Rolling and shaping → Drying → Scenting. bud and one leaf and spring harvest. |
| Origin | China | China |
| Flavour | floral and sweet. light and smooth in the mouth. Aroma: jasmine, honeysuckle, fresh cream. Straightforward in character. Moderate in intensity. | floral and sweet. light and silky in the mouth. Aroma: jasmine, honey, fresh grass. Moderate in character. Delicate in intensity. |
| Brewing | Western brewing (teapot or mug): 1.5–2.5 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 120s. Gongfu brewing (gaiwan): 3–4 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 20s of 4 authored. | Western brewing (teapot or mug): 1.5–2.5 g/100 ml at 80–90 °C, first steep 150s. Gongfu brewing (gaiwan): 3–4 g/100 ml at 75–85 °C, first steep 20s of 4 authored. |
| Cultural context | The number of scenting cycles is the quality variable, and a good tea will state it — five to nine is common for premium grades. Visible dried petals in the packet are decorative and, if anything, a signal that the scenting was done with oil or in a single cycle rather than properly. | Not recorded for this tea. |
| Who may prefer it | Someone who wants presence without being dominated and wants to enjoy it on the first cup. It tolerates an imprecise brew. | Someone who prefers a quiet cup they can drink through an afternoon and wants to enjoy it on the first cup. It tolerates an imprecise brew. |
Nothing above is a recommendation. The last row describes the drinker each tea suits, using each tea’s own authored fields and the same sentence structure for both, so neither can be framed as the safe choice.