Tealyra Black Dragon Pearls Yunnan Loose-Leaf Black Tea 110g — Hand-Rolled Pearls, Bold Smooth Flavor

Black Dragon Pearls is a hand-rolled Yunnan black tea formed into large pearl-shaped pellets that unfurl in hot water to produce a smooth, naturally sweet, full-bodied cup.

Harvested in Yunnan Province and rolled into compact pearls, this loose-leaf black tea offers a refined tasting experience that balances deep, earthy tones with a gentle raisin and chocolate-like sweetness. Designed for tea lovers who enjoy a bold caffeine lift without harshness, each brew yields a fragrant, layered infusion and a memorable finish. The pearls are visually appealing and practical: they store well, resist breakage, and release flavor gradually as they open.

How should I brew Black Dragon Pearls for best flavor?

Use just a few pearls per cup so the leaves can unfurl fully. A short, hot steep brings out the tea’s natural sweetness and cocoa notes without extracting bitterness.

• Measure 2–3 pearls per 8–10 oz cup.
• Heat water to about 205°F (95°C).
• Steep 2–3 minutes, adjusting time for strength preference.
• Reuse pearls for multiple infusions; increase steep time slightly on repeat brews.

What flavor profile can I expect from this Yunnan black tea?

The infusion is smooth and rounded, with a subtle sweetness and warm, earthy undertones. Tasting notes often include raisin-like fruitiness, cocoa and soft chocolate, plus a lingering, pleasant finish that invites another sip.

• Front palate: mellow sweetness and light fruit tones.
• Mid palate: earthy depth and cocoa accents.
• Finish: smooth, long-lasting warmth and mild astringency.
• Best enjoyed plain to appreciate nuanced flavors; milk or sugar can be added to taste.

Why choose hand-rolled tea pearls instead of regular loose leaves?

Pearl-shaped tea preserves delicate buds and compactly stores the leaf, slowing flavor loss and making portioning easy. The rolling process also helps lock in aroma until the leaf fully unfurls, creating a visually engaging brew ritual.

• Compact pearls reduce breakage during shipping and storage.
• Slow unfurling releases flavors in stages for layered taste.
• Easy measuring: pearls per cup gives consistent strength.
• Elegant presentation—pearls expand into full leaves in the cup or pot.

How strong is the caffeine and how many steeps can I get?

Black Dragon Pearls delivers a bold, natural caffeine level typical of black teas, offering a noticeable lift without thinness. Because the pearls open gradually, you can often infuse them two to three times; subsequent steeps reveal evolving flavors and slightly reduced caffeine content.

• Caffeine: robust, suitable for morning or afternoon energy.
• First infusion: most concentrated flavor and caffeine.
• Second/third infusions: milder, more nuanced character.
• Increase steep time by 30–60 seconds on repeat steeps for fuller extraction.

Who is this for? Tealyra Black Dragon Pearls is aimed at tea drinkers who appreciate thoughtfully produced loose-leaf black teas: those who value aroma and balance, enjoy a bold but refined caffeine experience, and like the theatre of leaves unfurling in the cup. It's a good fit for daily drinkers looking to upgrade from bagged black tea, tea collectors curious about Yunnan styles, and anyone who prefers a smooth, naturally sweet black tea with chocolatey and raisin notes.

Product details quick facts:

• Tea type: Loose leaf black tea, hand-rolled into pearls
• Origin: Yunnan Province, China
• Net weight: 110 g (4 oz)
• Brewing guidelines: 2–3 pearls per cup, 205°F, 2–3 minutes

Ingredients

Black tea