Classic in its approach, this tea is made by spreading fresh, closed Jasmine blooms in and around drying green tea leaves. The Jasmine blossoms are harvested during the day and kept cool, then layered among the tea as they begin to open. As their aroma is released, it settles into the leaves, leaving the tea lightly scented.
The green tea comes from the tea bush species Camella sinensis ~ used for white, green, oolong, and black teas. These teas are distinguished from one another by subspecies, time of harvest, growing region, handling, and other factors. This Jasmine Green Tea comes from China, where long tea traditions and varied growing conditions have shaped many green tea styles.
In the cup, the result is a mild tea with a clean, balanced taste and a delicate, rich fragrance reminiscent of fresh jasmine flowers.
