Jasmine Tea
Why this recipe works
- Fast infusion: A short steep extracts the floral aroma quickly while keeping the tea light and clean.
- Simple ingredients: Water, jasmine tea and an optional sweetener are all that is needed for a balanced cup.
- Delicate flavour: Letting the boiled water cool slightly helps protect the tea’s gentle floral notes.
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Timing notes
- Best served promptly: Jasmine tea is most aromatic just after straining, while the liquor is still hot and fragrant.
- Steeping is the key step: Most of the time is passive, but tasting at the lower end of the steeping window helps prevent bitterness.
Common mistakes
- Do not over-steep: Leaving the leaves in too long can turn the tea harsh and grassy rather than floral.
- Avoid water that is too hot: Freshly boiled water should stand briefly before it is poured over the tea to keep the flavour smooth.
Ingredient notes
- Choose fragrant tea: Good jasmine tea should smell naturally floral and fresh, not flat, dusty or heavily perfumed.
- Sweeten lightly: If using honey, add just enough to soften the finish without covering the jasmine aroma.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring the water to the boil, then let it stand for 2 minutes so it cools slightly. Add the dried jasmine tea to a teapot or cup.
- Pour the hot water over the tea and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, depending on how light you like it. Taste at 2 minutes and stop the infusion when it smells floral and the liquor is pale.
- Strain into a cup. Stir in the honey, if using, and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a lighter, more fragrant cup, keep the steeping time closer to 2 minutes and avoid squeezing the leaves when straining.
- If you are serving this to young children, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system, use freshly boiled water and serve piping hot.
Substitutions
- Replace honey with agave syrup for a vegan sweetener.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served freshly brewed. If you have leftovers, cool quickly, cover and refrigerate; reheat gently until piping hot, or enjoy chilled.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 cups
- Total time: 8min (3min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Chinese
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