Tealyra Black Dragon Pearls - Yunnan Black Tea, Loose Leaf, 4 oz (110 g)

I've been getting the Tejava bottled Java Indonesia black tea at the grocery store which is really good. After enjoying the Tealyra green tea jasmine pearls, I looked up and found that they also sell black tea pearls. It is equal if not better than Tejava. Cost-wise, you can use these pearls 2-3 times to make your tea. So, you may get the equal amount of tea from these pearls compared to brewed tea in a bottle. I've read that 2 or three pearls are the recommended amount per cup but one is more than enough and still be able to re-use the leaves over again. And while i need some honey in my Tealyra jasmine tea, the black tea is so pure and flavorful just plain. I highly recommend it hot or cold. It is so tasty and refreshing. I am not being compensated for this review.

If you put milk or sugar into your tea, this isn't what you want. This is a tea meant to stand up on its own, so its much less astringent and strong than a typical assam or breakfast tea. It's not quite as subtle as the crazy expensive stuff full of golden tips, so it strikes a good balance between depth of flavor, smoothness, and not being too light. Package came with an acceptable amount of broken balls, just a few, probably enough for 1-2 cups had fallen apart. But these balls are also not too tightly rolled, so they come apart and actually brew well (some pressed teas are just too tight and don't brew properly) I found the 2-3 minute brew time to be appropriate. 2 minutes wasn't enough, but 3 was perfect. I also found 1 ball per 100mL of water to be the sweet spot (my tea pot holds 800mL, so 8 balls) Because this tea is so subtle, it does require a little more of it than others might. So if value for money is critical, look into the assam by perfect tea (also a good tea if you like milk and sugar), but if you want a nice afternoon drink with just enough indulgence that doesn't break the bank, this stuff is solid. I finished the 4oz package in about a month, (pretty typical for me) and have re-ordered the 8oz. This is probably going to become a pantry staple.

I usually drink a strong Kona coffee brew each morning. Kona coffee has a very mild buttery flavor but the effects of this caffeinated brew lasts less than an hour. Black Dragon Pearl tea has a mild dark chocolate tone and light tea scent but packs a nice boost of alertness that lingers for three or more hours. I'm on prescribed medication to combat fatigue, memory issues and concentration loss that doesn't seem to be working. However, Black Dragon Pearl is seriously doing wonders with perking me up and for hours and elevating my concentration and memory. What a pleasant surprise! Black Dragon Pearls are about as expensive as Kona coffee. The first brew comes off more smoky if you steep it longer than 3 minutes. When this happens, I cut the brew with a little more water to smooth it into a more dark chocolate flavor. It takes a little practice to get that right balance of dark chocolate flavor. I like to use 2 pearls per cup in a Chinese infuser cup and 2-3 washes. I usually settle for just 2 washes because the effects of the tea are long lasting.

This is a good quality tea with a smokey flavor and medium red color. This is not my everyday tea, my regular is the Tie Kuan Oolong, but it is nice for when I'm wanting a more distinct and robust flavor. You only need 3-5 pearls per pot depending on how big your pot is and it up well to 2-3 rounds of steeping. Don't over extract the first round as it can get bitter if you wait too long. It is entertaining if you have a clear pot to watch the pearls unroll into full size leaves, a clear pot also helps you pour when the color has reached your taste preference.

These Black Dragon Pearls are literally the best tea I have ever tasted in my life. I have been enjoying them ever day for the past week, since the day I received them. First of all they are aesthetically pleasing. Secondly they are so delicious, I honestly didn't know that tea can be that good. It is somewhat sad that most of us at least in America only know most products as they have been processed and cut down to nothing. when this tea opens up in your infuser you can see that they are full leaves, which is absolutely beautiful. I am very happy with this product. If the price seems too high for some, don't be fooled, there are many servings within the bag. I like strong tea so I use 3 balls for 8-12oz of water. Although 2 would be sufficient for up to 12 Oz in my opinion. The only downside is that you will most likely have to mix it around with a spoon to break up the balls because they are very compact, so when I just leave it in the water they do not come apart and infuse well on their own, but I do not mind mixing it. It's not a big deal. I would also like to mention that most tea does not seem to pick me up as much as coffee but this tea goes beyond coffee in that department. It is simply perfect tea.

I love tealyra products, especially this one, very natural flavors, good quality herbal and loose leaf teas

Actually, these Black Dragon Pearls are pretty good once you get used to their slightly "smoky" taste. I've ordered Black Dragon Pearls from several vendors and realize that there is some variation from batch to batch. However, this is the first batch I have ever encountered with such a noticeable smoked taste. I detected it right away when I opened the ziplocked bag and this was confirmed upon tasting the first cup. It's nowhere as strong as what you get when you drink Lapsong Souchang; it's much more subtle, but it is there. I understand that to some folks, this might be less a flaw and more a feature of this version of Tealyra Black Dragon Pearls. But I would have preferred the underlying tea flavor without the smoke...

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MERCI

Really good tea

Great price, good quality

A good tea. I like the concept of pearls over lose tea.

enjoying this tea even if it isnt jasmine scented. due to price i will not be buying again from this seller.