Dragon Pearls

Dragons have been embedded in the history of China for centuries. Inhabitants of remote mountain villages in Yunnan Province, where a 22x13 mile mountain range named Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, to this day believe in dragons. This mountain range was named for its resemblance to a jade dragon sleeping amongst the clouds. Dragon Pearls gets its name from an ancient legend about the very dragon of this range. The story maintains the ancient creature, as fearsome as he was, was beloved by the ancient people living in his kingdom for the protection he offered. To repay their love, before falling into his deep sleep, the dragon decided to leave the people a gift so they would never forget him. Before going to sleep the dragon breathed a soft flame among a tract of soil. The following spring, peaches the color of the dragon’s fire ripened on the trees. A Yunnan tea producer decided to craft hand-rolled tea pearls with a flavor of peach and named them in tribute to the dragon. To this day, Dragon Pearls are produced by rolling fine, early season buds into tiny pearls which are dried at high heat to seal in the subtleness and nuances of the tea. As the dragon pearls open with each steeping enjoy a beautiful cup of dragon history. Ingredients: Green tea, Natural flavors Ultra-High in antioxidants Low in caffeine Altitude: 1500 - 4900 feet above sea level From China (Yunnan)