Jasmine tea is made from a blend of real tea leaves and jasmine flowers. Jasmine flowers are usually harvested from a species of jasmine plant called jasmine. Today's aromatic jasmine tea comes from one of two varieties of the jasmine plant: common jasmine and sampaguita. Jasmine is related to the olive family and has a rich, aromatic scent with a sweet aftertaste. This herbal tea is often sold as jasmine pearls. The delicate pearls unfold as the tea steeps, giving it a beautiful appearance.
Flavored Tea
Most jasmine teas are classified as flavored or flowered teas because the flowers are used to enhance the flavor of the actual tea. Jasmine flowers are usually infused into green tea, although some jasmine teas are also infused into white or black tea. The scenting process involves drying tea leaves with fresh jasmine flowers. The flowers are replaced every 24 hours, a process that may take several days depending on the desired blend. The flowers can be used to make green jasmine tea or to flavor other true teas such as oolong and black tea.
Taste
The taste of jasmine tea can vary depending on which real tea it uses as a base, where the jasmine flowers are grown, and how they are processed. Typically, jasmine green tea has a delicate and subtle flavor profile with a sweet floral aroma, fresh finish, and aroma. High-quality jasmine tea varieties, including Yinhao, are among the favorite teas of China's leaders. Not only is jasmine tea delicious and popular, it also has significant health benefits.
