Jasmine Xue Ya — Premium Single-Bud Jasmine Tea | Snow-White Buds, Jasmine Buds & Refined Floral Elegance

Where Beauty Meets Fragrance — Jasmine Xue Ya

Xue Ya — Snow Bud — is the entry point into the world of premium jasmine tea, and it makes an unforgettable first impression. Every leaf is a single bud: plump, upright, and covered from tip to base in dense white down that gives the dry tea a luminous, snow-white beauty unlike anything in the everyday jasmine category. Nestled among the buds are whole jasmine flower buds — intact, elegant, and visually stunning. Before a single drop of water has been poured, Xue Ya is already extraordinary.

The Raw Material — First Flush, Single Bud Only

The tea base is sourced from the very first harvest of early spring — the most tender, most precious flush of the year. Only single buds are selected: full, robust, and uniformly covered in fine white down. The bud form is graceful and elongated, each one a small work of natural craft. This level of raw material selectivity is what separates Xue Ya from standard jasmine teas — and what makes the fragrance and flavor so clean, so refined, and so distinctly its own.

The Craft — Hengxian Jasmine, Traditional Multi-Round Scenting

The jasmine flowers come from Hengxian, Guangxi — China’s most celebrated jasmine county — harvested at the peak of the summer bloom. The scenting follows the traditional multi-round yin zhi (穨制) method, allowing the living fragrance of fresh blossoms to penetrate deeply into the bud structure. No artificial fragrance. Clean, minimal broken material. And whole jasmine flower buds left in the finished tea as a mark of quality and a gift to the eye.

The Brewing Moment

Pour boiling water and watch: the buds slowly unfurl, rising and turning in the water as they open. Jasmine flower buds drift and float among them. The liquor is a pale, luminous yellow-green — clear and bright. And the fragrance that rises is something special: vivid and high-pitched, yet refined and unhurried — the kind of jasmine aroma that is immediately recognizable as premium. Not heavy. Not sharp. Just clean, elevated, and completely natural.

In the Cup

The taste is fresh, clean, and gently sweet — the natural character of first-flush single buds, with the jasmine fragrance woven through every sip. A delicate downy note — the hao xiang (毫香) of the white-tipped buds — interweaves with the jasmine, adding a layer of softness and complexity that is unique to single-bud teas. Virtually no bitterness or astringency. Just freshness, sweetness, and a refined floral elegance that lingers.

Why Xue Ya Is the Perfect Introduction to Premium Jasmine Tea

First Flush Single Buds Only — The most tender, most precious raw material; plump, full, and uniformly white-tipped
Dense White Down (Bai Hao) — Buds covered tip to base in fine white down; luminous and snow-white in appearance
Whole Jasmine Flower Buds — Intact buds nestled among the tea; visually stunning and a mark of quality
Hengxian Jasmine, Traditional Multi-Round Scenting — Deep, natural fragrance locked into the bud structure
Zero Artificial Fragrance — No essential oils, no additives; pure bud and pure jasmine
Vivid Yet Refined Jasmine Aroma — High-pitched and fresh, yet elegant and unhurried; the signature of premium scenting
Hao Xiang × Jasmine Layering — Downy bud note interweaves with jasmine for a complexity unique to single-bud teas
Fresh, Clean & Virtually Astringency-Free — Gentle sweetness and refined freshness from first sip to last
Hot or Cold Brew — Vivid and aromatic hot; clean and elegantly sweet cold
Ideal for Gifting & Daily Appreciation — The perfect introduction to high-end jasmine tea

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Product Description

Jasmine Xue Ya (茅莉雪芽) — Snow Bud — is a premium single-bud jasmine tea that sets a new standard for what everyday jasmine tea can look and taste like.

The tea base is sourced from the very first harvest of early spring — the most tender and precious flush of the year. Only single buds are selected: plump, robust, and covered from tip to base in dense white down that gives the dry tea a luminous, snow-white beauty. Whole jasmine flower buds are left in the finished tea, nestled among the white buds — a visual detail that is both beautiful and a mark of the care taken in production.

The jasmine flowers come from Hengxian, Guangxi — China’s most celebrated jasmine county — and the scenting follows the traditional multi-round yin zhi (穨制) method, allowing the living fragrance of fresh blossoms to penetrate deeply into the bud structure. No artificial fragrance. Clean, minimal broken material.

In the cup, the buds slowly unfurl in the water, the jasmine flower buds drifting among them. The liquor is a pale, luminous yellow-green — clear and bright. The jasmine fragrance is vivid and high-pitched, yet refined and unhurried — the signature of premium scenting on premium raw material. A delicate hao xiang (毫香) — the downy note of the white-tipped buds — interweaves with the jasmine, adding a softness and complexity that is unique to single-bud teas. Virtually no bitterness or astringency. Just freshness, sweetness, and a floral elegance that stays.

The perfect introduction to high-end jasmine tea. And once experienced, the standard by which others are measured.

Key Features

• First Flush Single Buds Only — The most tender, most precious raw material of the year; plump, full & uniformly white-tipped
• Dense White Down (Bai Hao 白毫) — Buds covered tip to base in fine white down; luminous and snow-white in appearance
• Whole Jasmine Flower Buds — Intact buds nestled among the tea; visually stunning and a mark of quality
• Hengxian Jasmine, Traditional Multi-Round Scenting — Deep natural fragrance locked into the bud structure; no artificial fragrance
• Vivid Yet Refined Jasmine Aroma — High-pitched and fresh, yet elegant and unhurried; unmistakably premium
• Hao Xiang (毫香) × Jasmine Layering — Downy bud note interweaves with jasmine for complexity unique to single-bud teas
• Fresh, Clean & Virtually Astringency-Free — Gentle sweetness and refined freshness from first sip to last
• Hot or Cold Brew — Vivid and aromatic hot; clean and elegantly sweet cold
• Perfect for Gifting & Daily Appreciation — The ideal introduction to high-end jasmine tea

Brewing Guidance

Hot Brew:
Vessel: Glass cup or gaiwan (glass recommended — to fully appreciate the visual beauty of the unfolding buds and floating jasmine flower buds)
Water Temperature: 85–90°C (185–194°F) — slightly below boiling to preserve the delicate bud character and refined jasmine fragrance
Leaf Amount: 3–5g per 200–250ml
Steeping Time: 2–3 minutes for the first steep; adjust to taste
Number of Infusions: 4–6 infusions

Cold Brew:
Leaf Amount: 3–5g per 500ml cold water
Method: Steep in the refrigerator for 4–6 hours
Result: A pale, clean, elegantly sweet jasmine iced tea with a delicate refined floral fragrance

Tips:
• Use a glass cup for hot brewing — watching the white buds slowly unfurl and the jasmine flower buds drift is one of the great visual pleasures of Xue Ya
• Use water slightly below boiling — lower temperature preserves the delicate hao xiang and refined jasmine notes of the single buds
• Xue Ya makes an exceptional gift — the visual beauty of the snow-white buds and whole jasmine flower buds makes it as impressive to look at as it is to drink