New Release of Wild Pu-erh Jasmine Pearl

Out of curiosity, we decided to create a jasmine tea based on Da Xue Shan Wild Raw Tea. This resulted in an exceptionally rare tea, not only in Japan but also in China. 

Custom Production Network for Jasmine Tea

At our store, we source various types of base teas from different regions during the spring. These teas are then transported to a jasmine tea production factory in Guangxi Region for the scenting process. Thanks to this unique supply chain, we have the advantage of being able to process any type of tea we source into jasmine tea. Using our own original ingredients, we have developed many original jasmine teas, including Pu-erh raw tea, wild white bud tea, ripe Pu-erh tea, Jasmine Silver Needle, and Snow Jasmine.

Using Da Xue Shan Wild Tea as the Base

Driven by intense curiosity, we decided to create a jasmine tea using wild Pu-erh raw tea and undertook a custom production process. Wild tea is completely different from commonly cultivated teas, naturally farmed teas, abandoned teas, or ancient tree teas from tea gardens. This tea grows entirely on its own in the mountains, without any human intervention, making it a purely natural tea. Like natural seafood or wild herbs, it takes time to grow slowly in nature, resulting in exceptional quality as a raw material. The raw material we used is our own Da Xue Shan Wild Tea. Da Xue Shan Wild Tea is made from the species Camellia taliensis. The tea we are generally familiar with is made from the species Camellia sinensis, where Camellia refers to the genus and sinensis to the species. Taliensis is closely related to the sinensis species. Photo of wild tea tree Camellia taliensis tea has a unique aroma reminiscent of grapes and young tree bark. One of the most distinctive features of this wild tea is its intense and lingering aftertaste, reminiscent of wild mountain vegetables. Additionally, the tea has a notably thick body characteristic of Camellia taliensis, making its flavor truly unique. Unsurprisingly, our Da Xue Shan Wild Tea is also a highly popular Pu-erh raw tea in our store. In my experience, I have never seen or heard of this tea being processed into jasmine tea. Wild teas are already rare and difficult to obtain, and wild Pu-erh raw tea itself is highly sought after. Therefore, processing it into jasmine tea is unprecedented, not only in Japan but also in China. 

The Labor-Intensive Supply Chain Management for Custom Jasmine Tea Production

After sourcing Da Xue Shan Wild Tea from producers in Yunnan Province in March, the tea was first sent to Fujian Province for processing, where it was rolled into pearl shapes. Since the taliensis species produces large and thick tea leaves, the rolled pearls resembled South Sea black pearls in appearance. These pearl-shaped tea leaves were then transferred to Guangxi Region, where they underwent the scenting process with high-quality jasmine flowers in early autumn when the flowers bloomed.

A Jasmine Tea That Does Not Taste Like Jasmine Tea

The dry tea leaves have a clear jasmine fragrance before brewing, but once infused, the jasmine aroma becomes surprisingly gentle. Because the aftertaste is extremely long, depth is created in the fragrance, which may be why the jasmine aroma feels subdued. When drinking the tea, the distinctive character of wild tea is not strongly perceived, but after finishing the cup, the characteristic fragrance of wild tea slowly rises and lingers gracefully in the mouth. In terms of aromatic impression, it feels more like a citrus note similar to mandarin orange rather than a typical jasmine tea. The quality of the material strongly reflects in the long aftertaste, and with just one sip, the body becomes warm and tea intoxication can be felt quickly. Due to the high quality of the raw material, our internal tasters unanimously described it as a tea that does not feel like a typical jasmine tea, yet has deep flavor and is something they would like to keep drinking. Please note that production quantities are limited, and sales will end once stock is exhausted.