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What is Ikebana?(Post)
Ikebana is the Japanese tradition of floral arranging that dates back to the 6th century. It is also known as Kadล- โWay of the Flowersโ. Ikebana has strict rules and is a disciplined art. It is desi ...
The JP Gift Guide(Post)Looking for that perfect gift for the tea lover in your life? We have you covered with all the options: special treats, gift sets, teaware, classes, and, of course, TEA! Scroll down f ...
FREE Tea - Yoga Blend(Post)Warm up from the inside out! Get a free bag of our best-selling Yoga Blend tea with every $99+ purchase in November and December! Perfect for chilly days and mindful moments, this spicy, caffeine-fre ...
Re-Steep These Teas(Post)Don’t toss those leaves just yet —some of the best flavors come with the second (or third!) steep. โจ Oolongs can be re-steeped again and again—just follow your tastebuds.โจ Puerh te ...
The Art of Tasting Tea & Developing your Palate(Post)Because the world of tea is so vast, and so complex, it offers a lifetime of opportunities for exploration and discovery. There are thousands upon thousands of different types of tea, each yielding u ...
How to Brew a Great Cup of Tea(Post)The Jasmine Pearl's Guide to Brewing a great cuppa tea!1) Scoop - approx. 1 tsp to 1 TBSP of dry tea leaf into an infuser. Basket or paper infusers are best. 2) Heat - bottled or filtered water to de ...
2019 JP Staff Retreat(Post)Last month, we took a day to sit down, put our minds together, and discuss our vision for the future of the JP at our annual Staff Retreat. JP co-founders Chuck & Heather hosted us in their bea ...
Moving Update #2(Post)We are all moved into our new location! And by moved in I mean we have transported everything from one place to another; a large portion of it is still in disarray, but at least it's in the right pla ...
2023 New Business Hours(Post)The Jasmine Pearl Tea Co is more than profits, we are proud to be made up of whole people with full lives. With that in mind, we are excited to move to a 4-day week in the warehouse, giving everyone ...
What is Wu-Wo?(Post)WHAT IS WUโWOAn egalitarian tea ceremony rooted in GongโFu style small pot brewing, โWuโ means void or complete emptiness, and โWoโ means self or being. The heart of Wu-Wo is that everyone participat ...
Staff Favorite: Chuck and Tsuyuhikari(Post)A commonly asked question here at the shop is โWhat tea is your favorite?โ But that question can be hard to answer as it seems to change with the weather, one's mood, or even what someone ate ...
โRuby Rose Tea-Spiced Breakfast Cake(Post)After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. But there are many different ways to enjoy tea. Our first round of staff created tea recipes was a big hit and we've had many ask us ...
Ceramic Artist Spotlight: Wil Labelle(Post)Wil LaBelle has been a professional potter for over a decade. His functional pottery is modern and refined, featuring sgraffito carving with a noir theme. He currently lives and works in Port ...
The People Behind the Magic at JP: Meet Sarah(Post)1) How long have you worked for The Jasmine Pearl?Sarah: Just over 3 years!2) What do you do there? What does a typical day look like for you?Sarah: I primarily focus on custom blends for our priv ...
Earth Day & Our Commitment to Sustainability(Post)Earth Day is just around the corner and now, more than ever, we have sustainable and environmentally friendly practices on our minds. One of the pillars of our company is incorporating ...
Ceramic Artist Spotlight: Ken Pincus(Post)1. What inspires your creations? I have been a working studio potter for about 30 years, and part of what inspires me is the simple discipline of continuing each day. I strongly believe that ...
Understanding Tea Types(Post)Wondering what differentiates the many types of tea? Tea is defined as any combination of stems and/or leaves of the plant โcamellia sinensisโ whereby those constituents undergo a refinement ...
2019 JP Gift Guide(Post)A quick note about shipping deadlines...Make sure that gift reaches its destination on time! If you're trying to get your order in before Christmas Day, please place your order by December 18. This o ...
The Evolution of The Jasmine Pearl's Branding(Post)Note: The below article was written back in November of 2014, but has recently been updated with new images. Check it out! Have you noticed that we have a new look at The Jasmine Pearl? We partnered ...
The People Behind the Magic at JP: Meet Jodi(Post)1) How long have you worked for The Jasmine Pearl?Jodi: I have been a staff member for 1 year, 8 months and counting. I've never been so happy in a workplace.2) What do you do there? What does a typi ...
