Jasmine tea is tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms, so the leaf takes on a sweet floral perfume. Green tea is the classic base, with white and oolong versions that are softer and rounder. One of the most loved teas in China, it is lovely hot and lovely iced.
Jasmine Tea
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Jasmine tea in Canada: how to choose
Choose the base first, because it sets the character. Jasmine green tea is fresh and fragrant: hand-rolled Jasmine Dragon Pearls and Imperial Jasmine Dragon Pearls unfurl slowly in the cup, while Jasmine Yin Hao, Jasmine Phoenix Eye and Jasmine Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun are lighter and more delicate.
For a softer, sweeter cup, try the white tea base: Jasmine Yin Zhen Silver Needle. Looking for other Chinese greens? Explore our Chinese green teas. Jasmine tea is lovely hot and also iced: brew it a little stronger, then pour over ice.
| Style | Taste | Water and time | Try |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon pearls | Sweet, floral, smooth | 75–80°C, 2–3 min | Jasmine Dragon Pearls |
| Imperial pearls | Fuller, richer perfume | 75–80°C, 2–3 min | Imperial Jasmine Dragon Pearls |
| Yin Hao | Light, clean, fragrant | 75–80°C, 2–3 min | Jasmine Yin Hao |
| Phoenix Eye | Rounded, floral, mellow | 75–80°C, 2–3 min | Jasmine Phoenix Eye |
| Bi Luo Chun | Delicate, fruity, floral | 75–80°C, 2–3 min | Jasmine Dong Ting Bi Luo Chun |
| White tea base | Soft, honeyed, floral | 75–80°C, 3–4 min | Jasmine Yin Zhen Silver Needle |
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.