Jasmine Silver Balls are hand rolled and hand tied. The method used to make these special Jasmine tea balls starts with specially selected tea leaves; ones that are long and silvery indicating a very early new season tea. Leaves of this quality are rare and only available 2-3 weeks each year.

The leaves are tied together and the center leaves are cut leaving the outer leaves long. They are then carefully and painstakingly rolled into a tight ball before a gentle steaming. The newly formed silver balls are dried with fresh jasmine flowers which give the tea its delicate flavor and aroma through the traditional scenting process.

Upon infusion, the silver ball opens up into a chrysanthemum flower with long petals on the outside and short petals on the inside. Best when infused in a glass cup. Flower may form upside down, view from bottom as well. The chrysanthemum symbolizes tranquility, beauty, longevity, and health.

Ingredients: green tea.

Use 1 silver ball in a tall glass (6-10oz) or small teapot. Heat water until steaming. Steep for 3 minutes. Leave newly formed flower in glass, add more water as needed.

The comparison chart below indicates the number of cups based on 2.25g of tea per serving (the standard definition of a cup of tea). Each ball weighs 4-7g. For planning purposes assume 4-6 balls per ounce or 64-96 balls per pound. Weight of each ball varies so this is only a guideline. Teas are sold by weight only.