How to Prepare Jasmine Tea: The Perfect Brew for Aroma and Calm

You may be asking: How is jasmine tea made? Here's a quick overview of the traditional process:

1. Harvesting Green Tea Leaves: In spring, young tea leaves are picked and processed (usually through pan-firing or steaming) to prevent oxidation.

2. Picking Jasmine Blossoms: Jasmine flowers are harvested in summer when they are at peak fragrance—usually early morning.

3. Scenting the Tea: The flowers are placed over the dried tea leaves in layers, often overnight when the blooms naturally open and release their aroma.

4. Repetition for Quality: High-end jasmine teas may go through this layering process 5 to 7 times, absorbing deeper layers of floral essence.

5. Final Drying: The tea is gently dried to remove moisture and stabilize the scent.

This centuries-old method is what gives jasmine tea its calming floral fragrance and clean, refreshing flavor.

Jasmine tea steep time is just as important as temperature. Steeping for too long can make your tea taste bitter and overpower the floral notes.

✅ Recommended Jasmine Tea Steep Time:

• 2 to 3 minutes for loose leaf jasmine tea

• 1.5 to 2 minutes for jasmine tea bags

If you're unsure how long to brew jasmine tea, start with 2 minutes and taste it. You can always steep it a little longer for a stronger flavor.

Here’s a no-fail jasmine tea recipe to enjoy at home:

🌼 Jasmine Tea Recipe – Basic Preparation

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of jasmine green tea leaves (or 1 tea bag)

• 1 cup (8 oz) of filtered water

• Optional: Honey or rock sugar

Steps:

1. Heat water to 175–185°F.

2. Add tea leaves to a teapot or infuser.

3. Pour hot water over the tea.

4. Steep for 2–3 minutes (adjust to taste).

5. Strain or remove the tea bag.

6. Sip and enjoy!

🫖 Optional second infusion: Good-quality jasmine tea can often be steeped 2–3 times. Just add 30 seconds to each steep.

Absolutely! Jasmine tea is also amazingly served cold. Simply follow the brewing instructions above, let the tea cool, then refrigerate and serve over ice.

You can also cold brew it by steeping 1 tablespoon of jasmine tea in 1 liter of cold water overnight in the fridge.

If you're serious about enjoying jasmine tea at its best, we always recommend using loose leaf tea. It delivers better aroma, richer flavor, and often comes from higher-quality sources.

That said, jasmine tea bags are convenient and great for beginners or casual drinkers. Just remember to reduce the steep time, as tea bags tend to infuse faster.

Jasmine tea has moderate caffeine —less than coffee but more than most herbal teas.

🧠 Average Caffeine Content:

• 15–60 mg per cup, depending on the tea base and steep time

If you're sensitive to caffeine, steep for a shorter time or enjoy jasmine tea earlier in the day.

While this guide focuses on how to brew jasmine tea, it’s worth noting that jasmine tea is also known for:

• Supporting relaxation and reducing stress

• Aiding digestion after meals

• Providing antioxidants

• Promoting gentle alertness without jitters

The brewing process enhances these benefits when done correctly.

Learning how to make jasmine tea the right way transforms an ordinary cup into a moment of calm and clarity. By controlling the jasmine tea temperature, understanding how long to steep jasmine tea, and choosing the right tea leaves, you're giving yourself a daily gift of beauty and balance.

So take your time, breathe in the floral steam, and sip with intention. 🌸

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At Red Rock Tea House, we offer fresh, whole-leaf jasmine green tea made using traditional scenting methods—perfect for beginners and connoisseurs alike.