Jawhar Sultan Green Tea Leaves – 100% Natural – 200 g

Al Jawhar Sultan Green Tea: In a Nutshell

Grain Jawhar is Sultan’s “Extra” green tea in granules, item No. 5 in the line, made from young gunpowder leaves of grade 3505AA rolled into tightly packed beads. Rated at intensity level 9, it is the boldest of the tea pellets from this Moroccan company founded in 1936: a powerful, full-bodied, and intensely fragrant brew with a lingering finish. Composed of 100% green tea, with no added flavorings, it naturally contains caffeine and serves as the ideal base for a distinctive mint tea, prepared according to the Moroccan method: rinse the tea, steep briefly for 2 to 3 minutes, fresh mint, and sugar to taste.

The jewel of the Sultan coffee bean line

At Sultan, green tea leaves form a spectrum of flavors, and Al Jawhar stands at the top of that spectrum. Its Arabic name, «the jewel,» speaks to its status: an extra-grade tea, 3505AA in the gunpowder classification, made from young leaves rolled into dense, uniform beads. The younger the leaf and the tighter the rolling, the more concentrated the tea’s aromas become: this embodies the “intensity 9” promised by the house.

In the cup, it yields a tea that makes no apologies: a powerful initial taste, a dense, herbaceous body, and that lingering aroma that makes it recognizable even by the third glass. It’s the kind of tea that families who love their strong atay will appreciate—one that stands up to a whole bunch of mint and a generous amount of sugar without ever being overshadowed by them.

Our Tisane Addict Review of Grain Jawhar

This tea is recommended under two conditions: you must enjoy full-bodied green tea, and you must follow the proper rinsing procedure. When prepared correctly, Jawhar is well worth the effort: its strength remains smooth, never harsh, and its lingering aroma is remarkable for a tea in this price range. If brewed improperly, like any young-leaf gunpowder tea, it can become harsh: this is a tea that demands the right technique—and rewards you a hundredfold.

To place Jawhar within the Sultan grain family: the Grain Rafiâa Green Tea remains the go-to choice for everyday use—reliable and versatile—while the Grain Ambar Green Tea It’s all about smoothness and an amber-colored liquor. Jawhar rounds out the trio at the top: it’s the one you bring out for guests who know their stuff.

The Moroccan Sultan Method, Step by Step

Here are the official brewing instructions recommended by the company for its whole-leaf teas, for a teapot that holds 5 to 6 glasses. With a tea leaf rated at intensity level 9, every step counts—starting with the rinse.

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What does "Al Jawhar," the name of this Sultan tea, mean?

Al Jawhar means «the jewel» in Arabic, and the name reflects the positioning of this No. 5 grade: the “extra” grade within the Sultan family of whole-leaf green teas, reserved for connoisseurs and special occasions. At Sultan, each grade of tea has its own name, from Ambar to Rafiâa.

What does the 3505AA grade of Grain Jawhar mean?

This is a grade in the gunpowder green tea classification system: 3505 refers to a size consisting of fine, tightly rolled pellets, and the suffix AA indicates the “extra” grade, made from young leaves. The younger the leaf and the denser the rolling, the more concentrated the aromas in the infusion: this is what gives this variety its intensity rating of 9.

What does Grain Jawhar Sultan green tea taste like?

Expect the boldest of the Sultan beans: a powerful initial flavor, a dense, vegetal body, and a lingering finish that carries through all three glasses of the tasting. When thoroughly rinsed and brewed briefly, it remains smooth and free of harshness, even when very sweet.

How do you prepare Grain Jawhar using the Sultan method?

For 5 to 6 glasses: Place 2 tablespoons of tea leaves (10 to 12 g) in the teapot, pour in about 10 cl of boiling water, let steep for 1 minute, stir in a circular motion, and discard this first infusion. Then add 50 cl of boiling water, fresh mint, and sugar to taste; let steep for 2 to 3 minutes; then pour from a height to aerate the tea and create a foam.

What is the difference between Jawhar, Rafiâa, and Ambar at Sultan?

All three belong to the family of green tea beans, but each has its own character: Ambar offers a smooth taste and an amber-colored brew; Rafiâa is the standard everyday tea; and Jawhar, with its 3505AA extra grade and intensity level of 9, sits at the top of the scale as the boldest variety. Many households keep two tins: one for everyday use, and Jawhar for guests.

When is the best time to drink Grain Jawhar Sultan tea?

Like all green teas, it naturally contains caffeine, and its strength (level 9) makes it best suited for the morning, after meals, and during afternoon gatherings. For the late evening, a caffeine-free herbal tea is a more natural choice to follow in the teapot.