Jasmine Silver Tip

I’m not sure what parameters are needed to get the ~ buds standing upright in the cup like bamboo shoots after a spring rain ~, but pouring the water over the leaves to infuse just had them all floating on the top of the water. But I digress. The tea itself is smooth and has just enough flavour so you know you’re actually drinking a jasmine tea, not just a cup of warm water. It stands up well for multiple infusions too, I’m usually able to reuse the leaves 4-6 times before the flavour runs out. Regardless of the health benefits and wildly differing caffeine content claims, this is one tasty tea!

This is silver needle with jasmine. Since I could barely taste anything with the straight silver needle tea I thought the jasmine might be a nice addition. I do like my jasmine tea on the mild side so I didn’t brew it for long. The jasmine scent seems genuine (not imitation) and it tastes very nice as well – clean, delicate and mild. This tea is pretty pricey so I am not intending on buying any after my 2 samples are used up. The jasmine can be found elsewhere for cheaper such as in green tea. The silver needle here didn’t really add anything to the taste as it’s so mild in itself.