Jasmine Tea

Jasmine tea is tea with added Jasmine flowers. It originates from the time of the Song Dynasty (960–1279). Normally Jasmine tea is based on green tea. This is a great tea for those who prefer scented tea. In fact, jasmine tea is known to be one of the oldest scented tea around. Jasmine Tea is a famous tea made from Green or Pouchong (Chinese Green) tea leaves that are scented with jasmine flowers. The flowers are layered over the tea leaves during the scenting process. The quality of Jasmine tea is determined by the quality of green tea used as its base and the effectiveness of the scenting.

Health benefits

Drinking Jasmine Tea is known to prevent some forms of cancer, as well addressing the problem of aging. It also connects with cholesterol and blocks it, decreases level of cholesterol in blood, as well as prevents bad cholesterol, caused by oxidation. The impact of jasmine tea on circulatory system is even more beneficial, since it is believed to prevent brain strokes, heart attacks, thrombosis and arterial sclerosis. It is also good for people with diabetes, as it aids in the prevention and reducing of high blood pressure.

In addition, jasmine tea fights viruses and bacteria, preventing cavities and food poisoning and many other problems. One of the jasmine tea health benefits is to improve intestine conditions by blocking development and growth of bad bacteria and strengthening good bacteria. Gargling with jasmine green tea is also believed to be one of the most effective ways to protect oneself from influenza, as the tea performs anti-viral functions.

Recipes

Sparkling Jasmine Ice Tea

A sparkling iced tea, flavoured with jasmine and brown sugar syrup. A change from the ordinary, with a sweet and floral flavour.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water, boiling
• 3 tbs loose jasmine tea
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups sparkling water

Preparation:

Dissolve sugar in 3/4 cup of water, and boil gently until a syrup has formed. Set aside and let cool. Steep the jasmine tea in the remaining 3 cups of hot water for around 6 minutes. Strain out tea, and let cool slightly. In a pitcher, combine syrup and tea. Stir or whisk until fully blended. Add sparkling water and cool thoroughly. Serve over ice. Can be served with cinnamon sticks, lemon slices or mint sprigs.

Jasmine Tea

Ingredients:

• 1/8 ounce(s) of Jasmine Tea
• 1/8 ounce(s) of sugar

Preparation:

1. boil a pot of hot water,
2. take some Jasmine Tea,
3. pour the hot water into the cup with Jasmine Tea
4. filter and enjoy it.

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