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White tea with jasmine flowers: a delicate combination and exquisite aroma
Jasmine White Tea (Chinese: 茉莉花白茶, pinyin: Mòlìhuā báichá) is a refined Chinese tea that combines the delicate lightness of white tea with the sweet, floral aroma of jasmine. It is one of the most popular and beloved teas in China and around the world.
What is white jasmine tea?
White tea is one of the youngest types of tea, obtained from unopened buds and young leaves of the tea bush. It has a mild taste and delicate aroma. To give white tea a more expressive aroma, it is mixed with jasmine flowers.
How to make white jasmine tea:
- Harvesting of tea leaves: For white tea, only young buds and the first two leaves that have opened are used.
- Drying: The harvested leaves are carefully dried to preserve their delicate flavor and aroma.
- Flavoring: The dried tea leaves are mixed with fresh jasmine flowers and left for several hours. This process is repeated several times until the tea has absorbed all the aroma of jasmine.
- Drying: After aromatization, the tea is dried again to fix the aroma of jasmine.
Taste and aroma
White tea with jasmine flowers has a unique taste and aroma. The taste of tea is soft, sweetish, with light fruity notes. The aroma of tea is rich, floral, with predominant notes of jasmine.
Health benefits
White jasmine tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It helps strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, lower cholesterol and has a calming effect on the nervous system.
How to brew
- Water temperature: 80-85 degrees Celsius.
- Brewing time: 2-3 minutes.
- Utensils: It is better to use a glass teapot or gaiwan for brewing.
What does it go with?
White tea with jasmine flowers goes well with various desserts, fruits and light snacks. It can also be drunk as a stand-alone beverage.
Why You Should Try White Tea with Jasmine Flowers
- Delicate taste and aroma: The combination of white tea and jasmine creates a truly exquisite drink.
- Beneficial properties: The tea is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
- Versatility: The tea is suitable for any time of day and goes well with various dishes.
White tea with jasmine flowers is a great choice for those who appreciate the exquisite taste and aroma of tea. It will be a great addition to any tea ceremony and will give you moments of pleasure.