I know nothing about the jasmine flower. It sure seems like there must be two distinct types used in tea, or two different application methods. All I know is all tea bag versions, and most loose versions, I’ve tried have the same icky smell and flavor about them. For years people told me how good jasmine tea tasted. I was convinced they had no taste buds. Then came TeaVivre changing my mind.
All the TeaVivre (and honorable mention to Utopia) jasmines have such a wonderful scent. The flavor always makes me think grapes. They are light and sweet. I am totally amazed how much I like them.
I have to admit, at first, this one made me uncomfortable. White tea, especially silver needle, is so delicately flavored on its own that it seemed wrong to cover it up. Tasting it caused me to forget my concern. The lightness is maintained. It crosses the lips as gentle grapes surrounded by flowers, then caresses the throat with creamy delight. The aftertaste lingers with sweet nectar that slowly fades revealing the silver needle base. Yep, this is good stuff.
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I think that some companies use a jasmine oil or essence to flavor the teas… and that’s probably the nasty icky jasmine you tried previously. The best method, and the one employed for this tea, I think, is by layering the jasmine blossoms with the tea and allowing the tea to absorb the natural essence of the flower.
I actually found a blossom in my leaf today. Whatever they do different – keep it up.
I found blossoms in my Silver Jasmine Green from Teavivre today!
I think that some companies use a jasmine oil or essence to flavor the teas… and that’s probably the nasty icky jasmine you tried previously. The best method, and the one employed for this tea, I think, is by layering the jasmine blossoms with the tea and allowing the tea to absorb the natural essence of the flower.
I actually found a blossom in my leaf today. Whatever they do different – keep it up.
I found blossoms in my Silver Jasmine Green from Teavivre today!