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Earlier this month, we featured our first Tea of the Month for January:
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
.
Our second selection is
China jasmine green tea
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The description on our site is simple: a green tea with a surprising body and the captivating aroma of jasmine. But like all teas, this one has a story behind it.
The History of Jasmine Tea
Jasmine tea
is often considered one of the oldest scented teas and is traditionally associated with calmness and relaxation.
Green tea is most commonly used as the base, though black and white teas can also be scented in this way.
This tea is naturally sweet and delicately floral, thanks to the jasmine blossoms used in its production.
Historically, the concept of jasmine-scented tea traveled from Persia through India and eventually reached China, where it was refined into the form we recognize today. It is still widely produced in China, with smaller amounts also grown in Vietnam.
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How Jasmine Tea Is Made
Jasmine flowers grow best at higher elevations.
Tea leaves are harvested first and then stored until the jasmine blooms later in the season.
The flowers are picked early in the day while still closed. As evening approaches, they open and release their fragrance—this is when the scenting process begins.
The tea leaves are layered with the flowers or mixed together, allowing the leaves to absorb the aroma over several hours.
This process may be repeated multiple times to deepen the flavor before the tea is dried and packaged.
A Welcoming Tea
Jasmine tea is traditionally served as a gesture of hospitality, making it a perfect tea to share with guests.
We welcome the year with this soothing, aromatic blend.
~ Your Editor
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