Big Al - your avatar is quite entertaining... or distracting (not sure which...)

lolz.. the ava is really funny...

well is dragon pearl some what related to regular green tea?? I love green.. its my fav. I'll look for dragon pearl in the local tea shops and try it if I could find it...

I had it once at a tea party at an acquitance place.. Its was quiet a formal one so all I could do was just ask the name of the wonderful tea... I couldnt ask the details about it

Green Jasmine is actually green oolong tea....

Reports summarizing the health benefits of green tea state that polyphenols are the primary active ingredient in tea. Conclusions on the study of polyphenols (and other active ingredients in significantly less amounts including flavonols, vitamin C, vitamin B6, carotene, saponia, fluoride, zinc, selenium, magnesia.) found in tea report the following effects:
(The Chunichi-shinbun, Japan 1990)

Lowers blood cholesterol
Kills influenza virus

Inhibits increase of blood pressure
Reduces tumors

Inhibits increase of blood sugar
Reduces mutations

Fights carcinogenic bacteria
Prevents halitosis

Reduces Oxidation (Antioxidant)
Elevates Spirits

is it really green jasmine tea?? :shock: I've seen itmany times in markets but never thought of it to be dragon pearl... I'll just rush off to get one pack for myself