Jasmine tea is tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms, which gives green, white, oolong and pearl teas a sweet floral perfume. Delicate yet aromatic, it is one of the most loved teas in China — beautiful hot and lovely iced.
About jasmine tea
Hand-rolled Jasmine Dragon Pearls and Imperial Jasmine Dragon Pearls unfurl slowly in the cup. Jasmine Yin Hao and Jasmine Phoenix Eye are other green tea favourites.
Beyond green tea, try Jasmine Yin Zhen Silver Needle, Jasmine Mei Shan Jin Xuan Oolong, Jasmine Pu'erh or Jasmine Black. Lychee Jasmine Green adds fruit, and Decaf Jasmine Green suits later in the day. See also our Chinese green tea.
Jasmine tea FAQ
How is jasmine tea made?
The finished base tea is layered with fresh jasmine blossoms, often overnight, so the leaves soak up the scent. For fine grades this is repeated several times. Most of the flowers are then removed.
How do I brew jasmine tea?
For jasmine green or white tea, use 1 teaspoon per 250 ml cup, water at about 79°C, and steep 2 to 3 minutes. Jasmine oolong likes about 91°C, and jasmine black tea about 96°C for 3 to 4 minutes.
What are jasmine pearls?
Jasmine pearls are young tea leaves and buds hand-rolled into small balls and scented with jasmine. They slowly unfurl as they steep, so a few pearls go a long way.
Does jasmine tea have caffeine?
Yes, it has the caffeine of its base tea. Jasmine green and white teas are usually lighter than jasmine black tea. Decaf Jasmine Green has most of the caffeine removed.