Jasmine Buds
$14.95
Jasmine is a climbing vine in the olive family found throughout tropical areas of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The rose-like jasmine flower buds are prized for their beauty and fragrance and used in garlands, worn in the hair, tinctured into perfume, and added to tea blends for as long as people have been growing the plant. As a tea ingredient, the whole dried bud is in a different category from jasmine-scented blends. The fragrance and flavor come directly from the flower, and you notice that difference immediately in the cup.
Nelson's jasmine buds are pure Jasminum officinale, sold whole and dried with the aromatic quality fully intact.
Benefits of Jasmine Buds
- Produce a delicate, naturally sweet floral infusion with a soft, clean finish and usually no bitterness
- The scent of jasmine is immediately noticeable and distinctive. It's one of those botanicals where the aromatics are half the experience before the first sip
- Adding jasmine to green tea, white tea, or any light herbal base enhances the overall flavor of the cup.
- Just a teaspoon per cup is enough, as they're more potent than they look
FAQs
What do jasmine buds taste like?
Delicate and floral with a naturally sweet, soft finish, and usually just mildly bitter unless steeped for too long.
Are jasmine buds caffeine-free?
Yes, pure jasmine buds contain no caffeine and are suitable as a calming brew at any time of day.
How do I brew jasmine buds?
Use 1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water at around 203°F and steep for 3 to 4 minutes before straining to brew jasmine buds.
Can I add jasmine buds to other teas?
Yes, absolutely. They pair well with green or white tea and lift any light herbal blend with natural floral fragrance.
Can jasmine buds enhance perfumes?
Yes, they release a rich, intoxicating floral perfume with sweet, exotic notes ideal for layering in homemade scents or potpourri.
