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Jasmine Pearl Tea
Jasmine pearl tea is specially produce in the Fujian, Anhui, Hubei, Zhejiang, and Sichuan provinces of China. The process of making this unique tea is very painstaking but the result is a delicious beverage infused with the essence of jasmine blossoms that envelop you in their rich aroma.

Throughout the past few years jasmine tea has undergone many scientific and medical studies to gain knowledge on the health benefits that it contains. As a whole drinking tea is a very effective method to release stress but it seems that there may be other benefits too, that stem from antioxidants and can possibly stabilize a persons blood-glucose levels.

History
For the past 4,000 years tea has been the most popular choice of drink in China and through the process of globalization the tradition has spread to the west. The jasmine flower plant, from which jasmine pearl tea is derived from, originated in Persia and was brought over to China around 300 A.D. Brewing the jasmine flowers and leaves became popular during the rise of the Song Dynasty between 960 and 1270 A.D. The people of Fujian provinces because growing Jasmine tea on the mountains nearby and hand rolling the leaves with their fingers to create a more compact way to store and send the tea. This method flourished and jasmine pearl tea is now popular all over the world because of its aesthetic qualities and its calming aroma.

Brewing and Serving
Steeping is the process of creating a tea; also known as brewing this method involves soaking aromatic tea leaves or flowers in very warm water to extract the flavors from the leaves to create a drink. The temperature of the water varies for each tea and each person but the most common temperatures are from 61°C to 87°C (140°F to 190°F). The longer the tea leaves steep in the water the stronger the tea will turn out and this is all according to every persons preference.

Research and Health Effects
Jasmine pearl tea is filled with an abundant source of antioxidants which are known to absorb very harmful free radicals from the body. These free radicals are often responsible for cellular damage that can speed up the aging process or cause cancer. This tea, like most, can prevent the development of diabetes through its ability to stabilize and regulate blood-glucose levels. One of the reasons why jasmine pearl tea is so popular is because it is often infused with green tea as well which can lower the total cholesterol and raise the HDL, or "good" cholesterol in a person. In addition jasmine pearl tea also contains anti-inflammatory properties that are known to prevent tooth decay and can possibly alleviate the symptoms that arise through having arthritis.