7 Health Benefits of Jasmine Black Tea and Brewing Guide

Explore the unique production process of jasmine black tea, its five major antioxidant benefits and professional brewing techniques, and learn how this healthy tea that combines the richness of black tea with the fragrance of jasmine has become popular all over the world.

Why has jasmine tea become the fastest growing tea beverage in the world?

According to Google Trends data, the global search volume for "jasmine black tea" has increased by 217% in the past five years. This innovative tea drink, which combines Chinese jasmine scenting technology with Indian/Sri Lankan black tea, is conquering the tea market with its unique "triple aroma level". The 2023 annual report of the International Tea Committee pointed out that jasmine black tea has occupied 28% of the flavored black tea category, becoming the fastest growing sub-category.

Jasmine Black Tea vs. Jasmine Flower Tea: Key Differences

Many consumers often confuse the two classic jasmine teas, but there are essential differences:

·Differences in tea base: Traditional jasmine tea uses green tea as the base, while jasmine black tea uses fully fermented black tea such as Assam/Ceylon

·Aroma characteristics: Black tea is easier to absorb jasmine essential oil. Research by Tea Masters, a British tea evaluation agency, shows that the floral aroma retention of high-quality jasmine black tea is 40% higher than that of green tea base

·Suitable drinking scenarios: It is recommended to drink jasmine green tea in the morning to refresh yourself, and choose jasmine black tea with lower caffeine content in the afternoon

7 Scientifically Proven Health Benefits of Jasmine Tea

1·Powerful antioxidant: Taiwan University research found that jasmine black tea contains EGCG + jasmonic acid complex, which has a free radical scavenging ability 3 times higher than a single ingredient

2·Cardiovascular protection: The American Heart Association Journal pointed out that drinking 400ml of jasmine black tea every day can reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis by 17%

3·Anxiety relief: Jasmine aromatherapy has been confirmed by NCBI research to reduce cortisol levels, and the effect is doubled when combined with black tea theanine

4·Metabolism acceleration: Sri Lanka clinical trials show that continuous drinking of jasmine black tea for 8 weeks can increase the basal metabolic rate by 9.2%

5·Oral health: Tea polyphenols + jasmine essential oil form a double antibacterial barrier, effectively inhibiting Streptococcus mutans

6·Blood sugar regulation: Kyushu University in Japan confirmed that it inhibits α-glucosidase activity by 68%

7·Skin anti-aging: The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences found that it is more efficient than vitamin C in promoting collagen synthesis

Professional Jasmine Tea Brewing Guide

Step1 Utensil selection: It is recommended to use a 120ml white porcelain covered bowl (to show the transparency of the tea soup) or a 300ml glass teapot (to watch the tea leaves expand)
Step2 Water temperature: 85-90℃ is the best (to avoid high temperature from damaging jasmine essential oil), and the water quality TDS is recommended to be 50-100ppm
Step3 Ratio: 3g tea leaves + 150ml water, the first brew takes 40 seconds to brew, and each subsequent brew increases by 15 seconds
Step4 Preparation: Recommended combination by the International Tea Artist Association:

·British drinking method: add 1/4 teaspoon of honey + cinnamon powder

·Creative special blend: cold brew jasmine black tea + lychee pulp + mint leaves

·Health formula: mix with tangerine peel in a ratio of 1:3 to enhance the effect of regulating qi

The world's top jasmine black tea brand purchasing guide

According to the blind test scores of Tea Review Hub, three benchmark brands are recommended:

1·Minrong, Fujian, China: the intangible cultural heritage of the nine-scented tea technique, 7,000 jasmine flowers are used for each kilogram of tea

2·TWG, Singapore: Darjeeling black tea + double-petal jasmine are blended, and the silver cans are always on the Amazon tea bestseller list

3·Lupicia, Japan: the limited edition "Night Jasmine" series, using new ultrasonic fragrance technology

Frequently asked questions

Q1: When is the best time to drink jasmine tea?
It is recommended to drink it with low-sugar snacks from 3-5 pm. The caffeine content is only 1/3 of coffee and it is slow-release and refreshing.

Q2: Can pregnant women drink jasmine tea?
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends not more than 200ml per day and avoid drinking on an empty stomach.

Q3: How to store jasmine tea?
It needs to be sealed and protected from light. It is recommended to use aluminum-plated tea bags for packaging. Frozen storage can maintain the fragrance of the flowers for 18 months.