Organic Jasmine Tea

Jasmine tea is the most popular flower-scented tea in East Asia. Its enchanting, unforgettable aroma is created through an artisanal method of tea scenting that dates back more than 800 years. Jasmine blossoms are gathered during midsummer evenings and spread amongst tea leaves over several successive nights. Because dried tea leaves are hygroscopic, they readily absorb floral essences like jasmine. Refreshingly fragrant, jasmine has been regarded as the perfect digestif tea for centuries.

The most common jasmine tea is a green tea variety of tea leaves that are scented with jasmine flowers, since it is one of the world’s most popular teas, getting high-quality jasmine tea is not a simple process. It actually requires some meticulous work on the part of farmers, shippers and processors.

Over three-quarters of the country’s jasmine is grown in Guangxi. The flowers start to bloom in early summer and aren’t ready for picking until late June. Unlike other farming styles, jasmine growers don’t require seasonal help, as the same farmers who grow the jasmine also harvest the flower. Since jasmine has to be picked at a very specific point of maturity, and at a specific time of day, the growers don’t trust others to know the most optimal moment to pick the buds.

In addition to tea type, jasmine teas are also differentiated by the leaves used to make them and their shapes. Different jasmine green teas are made with different grades of green tea. The best are made with a large ratio of tea buds to tea leaves. These will have a subtle, more delicate flavor than teas made with larger leaves and fewer buds.

Organic Jasmine Tea is known to help boost a stronger immune system, aid in preventing cancer and diabetes, improve digestion, and lower cholesterol levels. It is rich in antioxidants and relieves daily stress.