There are many different grades of jasmine tea. This particular grade is the first grade. Our delicious 1-st Grade Jasmine Green Tea features 1st grade green tea leaves that are lightly scented with jasmine blossoms multiple times to create a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful infusion. This tea is scented, not flavored. It has all the flavor, aroma and good green tea qualities but not the exorbitant price.
The production of jasmine tea is quite interesting. It is important to begin with high quality green tea - tea that has been produced between the middle of March and the middle of May. Equally important for jasmine tea are fine jasmine blossoms - flowers that bloom between the 1st of May and the end of May (these have the most intense aroma). Traditionally layers of jasmine blossoms were placed among fine green tea. In time the scent of the jasmine permeated the tea. The exhausted blossoms are then used to decorate the tea.
Our 1-st Grade Jasmine Green Tea has surprising body and a captivating floral taste. The flavor is enhanced with the addition of jasmine blossoms. When steeped, it has a sweet floral scent with green tea undertones, sweet and refreshing taste, and a lingering aftertaste that is delicately sweet.