Tea Mate - Jasmine

Jasmine flowers have a strong yet refreshing floral aroma with a natural sweetness. When combined with tea, they elevate the overall fragrance and create a more complex and rich flavor.

The primary production areas for jasmine flowers in China include Fujian, Guangxi, and Sichuan. Among them, Fuzhou in Fujian is known as the “Hometown of Jasmine Tea.”

The art of making jasmine tea dates back to the Song Dynasty and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Jasmine white tea is one of China’s most classic floral tea infusions, allowing the original freshness of white tea to shine while adding an elegant floral aroma. Beloved by tea drinkers for centuries, jasmine tea embodies grace and refinement.

The History of Flowers and Tea: A Fragrant Legacy Through Time:

The combination of jasmine and tea dates back to the Song Dynasty. In a secluded monastery in Fuzhou, Fujian, monks discovered that jasmine flowers bloomed most fragrantly at night, releasing their sweet aroma under the moonlight. To capture this fleeting scent, they carefully layered freshly harvested jasmine blossoms over white tea, allowing the leaves to absorb the floral essence overnight. By dawn, they brewed the tea and found that the harmonious blend of jasmine and tea created an intoxicatingly rich yet refreshing aroma, like a gentle night breeze caressing the soul.

This technique was passed down through generations, leading to the development of the renowned “Seven-Time Scenting, One-Time Lifting” method, in which fresh jasmine flowers are repeatedly layered with tea to achieve the perfect infusion of fragrance. Jasmine tea became one of China’s most beloved floral teas, earning the title “The Beauty of Teas.”