Jasmine Green Tea
Jasmine green is ordinary green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms over several nights.
Flavor Profile
What does Jasmine Green taste like?
Jasmine green is ordinary green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms over several nights. The blossoms are removed, leaving the leaves perfumed with a sweet, heady floral aroma. The base tea is usually mild and smooth, so the cup tastes gentle and fragrant rather than grassy. It is one of the world's most popular scented teas and is often served alongside dim sum.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Fujian, China
Jasmine scenting is centered in Fujian, especially Fuzhou, where the flowers are also grown.
The birthplace of tea, producing every major tea style from green to dark.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Jasmine Green
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Jasmine Green
Typical brewed serving
Jasmine Green is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Jasmine Green Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Jasmine Green tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Jasmine Green tea?
Jasmine green is ordinary green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms over several nights.
Does Jasmine Green tea have caffeine?
Yes. Jasmine Green is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Jasmine Green tea taste like?
Jasmine Green is known for a profile led by Floral, Sweet, and Smooth, with a light body.
How do you brew Jasmine Green tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 75–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Jasmine Green tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Jasmine Green; its profile centers on Floral, Sweet, and Smooth.