Our Organic Jasmine tea has an exquisite, abundant jasmine character. It is produced without chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.

History & Heritage

Jasmine tea has a long history in China, and the city of Fuzhou in Fujian is especially famous for it, with scenting traditions recorded as far back as the Southern Song dynasty. The craft relies on timing. Jasmine blossoms are gathered during the day while still closed, then layered with the tea in the evening as the flowers open and release their fragrance. After resting together, the spent flowers are removed and the tea is dried, and the process is often repeated several times for a deeper scent.

Interesting Facts

• The jasmine comes into bloom only in May and June. Each blossom lasts only about 12 hours and opens at night after sunset.

• About halfway through the night, the fragrance peaks. That is when the blossoms are picked and layered into the tea.

• By morning most of the fragrance has left the blossom, but if the tea maker has done the job correctly, that heavenly scent has been captured in the tea. The process is repeated on 5 successive evenings.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

Sweetly floral and smooth, with a refreshing green tea base. It is wonderful on its own and pairs nicely with Chinese dishes, steamed fish, fruit salads, and almond cookies.

Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1 teaspoon (about 2–3 g) per 8 oz of water at 175–185°F, steeped 2–3 minutes. Avoid boiling water, which can make green tea bitter. Adjust to taste.

Like every tea at Beantown Tea & Spices, Organic Jasmine Green is a quality loose-leaf tea offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Organic collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.