Jasmine Black Tea

Jasmine Black Tea – Yunnan Red Tea Scented with Jasmine Blossoms

Floral-Scented Chinese Black Tea with Real Jasmine Flowers
Fragrant • Sweet • Deeply Warming

The bold warmth of red tea, lifted by real jasmine blossoms.

This Jasmine Black Tea is a rare and elegant variation of traditional jasmine tea, using Yunnan Dian Hong (滇红) red tea as its base and scented with fresh jasmine flowers (茉莉花). Like Jasmine Dragon Pearls, this tea is naturally scented—not flavored—with real blossoms, allowing the tea leaves to slowly absorb the floral aroma over several rounds of layering.

The result is a tea that is bold, smooth, and floral, with the honeyed depth of black tea and the soft, lingering fragrance of jasmine. It’s comforting, gently uplifting, and perfect for moments of calm with a touch of perfume.

Why You’ll Love Jasmine Black Tea

• Scented with real jasmine blossoms, not artificially flavored
• Bold Yunnan red tea base with natural floral fragrance
• Balanced sweetness with no bitterness or sharp perfume
• A rare style—floral jasmine tea with depth and warmth
• Beautiful hot or iced, for both floral tea lovers and red tea drinkers

Tasting Notes

• Jasmine flower, dark honey, and baked stone fruit
• Warm and malty base with floral overtones
• Light notes of cocoa, lychee, and dried rose
• Long finish with clean returning sweetness (回甘, huí gān)

Tea Profile

• Type: Scented Black Tea (红茶 + 茉莉花茶)
• Base Tea: Yunnan Dian Hong – golden-tipped red tea
• Scenting: Naturally scented with fresh jasmine blossoms
• Appearance: Twisted dark leaves with golden buds and visible jasmine petals; amber-red liquor
• Origin: Yunnan Province (tea) & Guangxi (jasmine), China
• Craftsmanship: Multi-round jasmine scenting using fresh flowers
• Collected: 2025

Processing

This tea is crafted using the traditional natural scenting method, similar to Jasmine Dragon Pearls:

1. Spring Dian Hong red tea is fully processed and dried
2. In summer, fresh jasmine flowers are layered over the tea
3. Overnight, the blossoms open and infuse their aroma into the leaves
4. This process is repeated multiple times, then the flowers are carefully mixed or removed depending on final style

Unlike flavored teas, this method yields a softer, more authentic floral profile that evolves gently in the cup.

Health Benefits

• Gently energizing—supporting focus without jitteriness
• Jasmine is traditionally used to ease tension and uplift mood
• High in polyphenols and natural aromatic oils
• Smooth, low-acid—ideal for daily drinking

Brewing Instructions

Gongfu Method (5 oz / 150 ml)

• Tea amount: 5–6 grams
• Water temperature: 90–95°C / 194–203°F
• Rinse: Quick 3–5 sec rinse optional
• Infusions:
• 1st: 25–30 sec
• 2nd: 30–40 sec
• 3rd–6th: Increase gradually
• Tip: Use porcelain or glass to fully enjoy the floral rise and amber color

Cup Method (8.8 oz / 250 ml)

• Tea amount: Adjust based on personal preference for tea strength.
• Water temperature: 90°C / 194°F
• Steep time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Re-steep: 2–3 times
• Note: Best enjoyed plain to appreciate the jasmine nuance

Cultural Significance

While most jasmine teas use green or white tea bases, this rare black tea version offers a bold and grounding alternative with the same traditional jasmine scenting technique. It's a harmonious meeting of Yunnan strength and southern floral lightness, delivering a cup that is both rooted and aromatic.

For lovers of Jasmine Dragon Pearls who want something deeper, or red tea drinkers seeking a floral twist, this tea is a hidden gem.