Green Tea · tea / tisane

Jasmine Tea

Camellia Sinensis (Tea Leaf)

A refreshing, floral, green tea with jasmine.

Overview

Jasmine tea is one of the most popular green teas out there, and the most common type for fruit teas. It is sometimes made with jasmine pearls. It adds depth to a refreshing fruit tea with its slight bitterness and floral jasmine flavor. It is most common in China.

In China, it was invented in Fujian by artisans. Jasmine pearls were first invented in the pearl form, and it became a very popular tea in China. Today, it is still very popular in China, and it is gaining traction in the West. When someone makes a fruit tea, it is usually made with jasmine tea because it complements fruity flavors with its floral aroma and adds depth to the sweetness and tartness.

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