Jasmine Blossoms

Lift the lid on a fresh pot and the whole kitchen turns floral. Jasmine blossoms is green tea layered with real jasmine flowers, and it brews into a soft, fragrant, lightly sweet cup. Sip it hot after dinner, pour it over ice on a warm afternoon, or steep it strong to scent a simple syrup or a pan of aromatic rice.

Jasmine tea is a centuries-old craft in Chinese kitchens, where green tea is scented with jasmine picked at night, when the flowers open and release their perfume. The petals stay in this blend, so the aroma lifts straight out of the tin. We pack ours fresh in small batches in Portland.

Beyond the cup, the blossoms carry into food. Steep them briefly in warm cream or sugar for a floral dessert, or in broth for a delicate fish dish, then strain them out before serving.

Green tea leaves and jasmine flowers. No sugar, no preservatives, naturally vegan. Green tea carries caffeine, lighter than a black tea.

How do I brew it?
Use one teaspoon per eight ounces of water. Heat fresh water to about 175°F, pour it over the leaves, and steep for three minutes. Use fresh leaves each time you brew.

Are jasmine blossoms the same as jasmine tea?
This is jasmine tea. It is real green tea scented with actual jasmine flowers, not a flavoring sprayed onto a plain leaf. The blossoms you see in the tin are the same ones that give the cup its aroma.

How do I cook with jasmine blossoms?
Steep a spoonful in warm cream, milk, sugar, or butter to carry the floral note into desserts, or in a light broth for fish. Keep the infusion short so it stays delicate, then strain the flowers out.

How do I store it to keep the aroma?
Keep it sealed in a cool, dark place, away from the stove and strong-smelling foods. Jasmine's perfume is what you are paying for, and an open or warm tin lets it fade faster.