Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Origin: Fujian, China & Tamil Nadu, India · Family: Oleaceae
Jasmine sambac is the variety used in fine tea. Flowers are picked just before sundown when the buds are about to open, then layered with green tea overnight. The cool tea leaves absorb the warm jasmine perfume — a process repeated up to seven times for the highest grades.
Flavour
Sweet, heady, with a soft creamy mouthfeel. The aroma is the dominant note.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Gentle natural sedative effect; supports sleep and relaxation.
- ✦Aroma associated with reduced anxiety in clinical studies.
- ✦Antibacterial compounds may aid the digestive system and kidneys.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
A short history
Jasmine reached China from Persia along the Silk Road in the third century. By the Song dynasty (960–1279) jasmine-scented tea was the gift of choice between aristocratic households.
Found in
Green tea & lily petals bloom into an enchanting fairy-like display.
A captivating floral arrangement blooming in your glass teapot.
A romantic jasmine bloom hand-tied by our specialist tea masters.
Layered marigold, jasmine and green tea — a meditative bloom.
A complex four-flower bloom — the bloom that gathers butterflies.
Lavender, jasmine and lily — the most calming bloom in the collection.