Jasmine-scented black tea
Get to know this tea
At a glance
- Tea type
- Jasmine-scented black tea
- Net weight
- 50 g
- Grade
- Top grade
- Picking standard
- One bud and two leaves
Floral fragrance, a black tea heart
Slender, dark leaves brew a bright orange-yellow cup. Jasmine lifts the aroma while fruity and honeyed notes give the liquor a rounded finish.
Wuyi tea and Guangxi jasmine
The black tea base comes from Wuyishan, Fujian. Jasmine blossoms from Hengxian, Guangxi, are used for scenting. This is black tea, even though jasmine tea is often made with a green tea base.
Four scentings and a final aroma finish
Tea and fresh jasmine are brought together so the leaves absorb floral fragrance. The flowers are separated and the tea dried between scenting rounds. Four rounds are followed by a final aroma-enhancing step, balancing the tea and flower rather than simply adding dried petals.
A simple brewing starting point
Gaiwan: start with 4 g and water at 95°C. Pour out the first infusions promptly, then extend by roughly 5–15 seconds as needed. For a cup, start with 2 g at 90°C for 1–2 minutes. Adjust water volume and time to taste.
Questions and answers
Is this jasmine green tea?
No. JM09 uses a black tea base. Its floral fragrance comes from jasmine scenting, while the body and honeyed notes come from black tea.
Can I cold brew it?
For a starting point, place 2 g in drinking water in a clean covered container and refrigerate for 2–3 hours. Adjust the water volume to taste and drink promptly.
How should I store this tea?
Keep the tea sealed, dry and away from light and strong odours. Follow the storage and shelf-life instructions on the package. If refrigerated, keep it tightly sealed and let the closed pack return to room temperature before opening.
Is the teaware included?
Teaware shown in serving photographs is not included unless named in the selected option. Check the chosen pack before ordering.
