GREEN TEA: JASMINE. SNOWFALL, China, 2024
GREEN TEA: JASMINE. SNOWFALL, China, 2024
This is a high-grade green tea that is harvested in spring in Sichuan Province. After harvesting, the tea remains in storage until the beginning of jasmine flowering, which begins in June and lasts a month, at which time the collected jasmine is mixed with green tea and then, for several weeks, tea and jasmine flowers are mixed every day so that the smell of flowers evenly covers the green tea with its aroma. This tea has a rich taste and aroma. Expressive notes of jasmine are poured into a palette of aromas: from essential jasmine to deep bergamot, lemon with hints of peppermint. This tea refreshes, invigorates and cools.
Taste associations:
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Jasmine, Bergamot, Lemon, Vanilla cream, Peppermint
Caffeine/Theanine
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Average
The effect of tea:
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Tonic. It will refresh and quench your thirst, cool you down in hot weather. A pleasant aftertaste from tea, uplifting mood and energy.
Health benefits:
Antioxidants: Green tea contains many beneficial antioxidants, such as catechins, which help protect cells from damage and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Improved digestion: Jasmine, in addition to its fragrance, has some beneficial properties for digestion. Drinking green tea with jasmine after a meal can help improve digestion and reduce the risk of stomach problems.
Soothing: Jasmine fragrance is known for its way to calm the mind and reduce stress levels. Therefore, a cup of green tea with jasmine can help in relaxation and stress relief
.🌬️Boosting Immunity: Green tea with jasmine can also help in maintaining immunity due to its content of antioxidants and other beneficial substances that help fight infections.Improving the skin condition: Green tea is known for its beneficial properties for the skin, and the scent of jasmine can add a relaxing effect. Drinking green tea with jasmine can help improve the condition of the skin and make it healthier and more radiant.
How to brew:
🔘Infusion Use hot water (70-80 Degrees Celsius), if the water boils, open the lid of the kettle and let the water cool for 10-15 minutes so that the temperature of the water in the kettle drops to the desired temperature.
Start with 1 teaspoon of tea per 500 ml teapot, or half a teaspoon per cup. In one teaspoon, about 2.5 grams of tea, cover the cup with a saucer for 2-3 minutes, let the tea brew. Then stir the tea . Increase or decrease the amount of brewing depending on your taste preferences. Try not to overcook the tea, otherwise there may be pronounced astringency and bitterness of the tea.
Tea Hacks
Temperature water:
The water temperature for brewing tea depends on the type of tea, as different varieties require specific conditions to bring out optimal flavor characteristics. Here are general recommendations for water temperature for different types of tea:
Green Tea:
- Water temperature: 70-80°C.
- Green tea is delicate, and a high temperature can lead to bitterness. Use the lower end of the range for light green teas and higher for more robust ones.
White Tea:
- Water temperature: 80-85°C.
- White tea is also quite delicate, and a lower temperature helps preserve its soft and sweet flavor profile.
Oolong and Yellow Tea:
- Water temperature: 85-90°C.(185-194°F)
- Oolong and yellow tea often require a slightly higher temperature to reveal their complex aromas.
Black-Red Tea:
- Water temperature: 90-95°C.
- Black tea is typically fuller-bodied and spicier, so a higher temperature helps extract its rich flavor qualities.
Pu'erh Tea:
- Water temperature: 95-100°C.
- Pu'er, especially shu (cooked) pu'er, benefits from a high temperature to fully develop its flavor.
- Use only pure water without additives and extraneous odors to experience the true taste of tea. Don't forget to experiment with proportions and brewing times; this will help you find the perfect balance of flavors that suits you.
How to get the maximum flavor from tea extraction?
For the best experience in getting the maximum tea flavor, use a tippod with a spill function, gaiwan or gongfu teapot.
Follow the 5-second rule. Most teas reveal their aroma and flavor within 5 seconds of brewing. Carefully observe the water temperature that is required for the type of tea you are brewing. Use a thermos to keep the water at the same temperature.
1. Rinse - Rinse the tea in the kettle. Do this quickly, getting rid of the tea from the dust. One to three seconds is sufficient.
2. Straining. Now you can make the first brewing of tea. Pour water 1 centimeter higher than the leaf and drain after 5 seconds. taste the tea.
3 strain. Pour water and add another 5 seconds to the spill. 10 seconds - drain. Taste the tea and feel the bouquet and flavor unfold.
4 strain: repeat the same process. 15 seconds. If bitterness and astringency appear, reduce the duration of the pour by 10 seconds and repeat.
In this way you can brew the tea several times and each time the flavor will open up more and more until it subsides.
Experiment with time and find your personal ideal tea strain.