What You Need to Know
The process of infusing jasmine flowers into green tea leaves involves the process of adsorption, where the fragrance and flavor compounds from the jasmine flowers bind to the surface of the tea leaves. This process can take anywhere from 1-3 days, depending on the quality of the tea leaves and the intensity of the fragrance desired.
Steps
- 1.
Jasmine Pearl Tea (Fujian, China): Hand-rolled leaves absorb jasmine essence during multiple scentings
- 2.
Moroccan Jasmine Mint Tea (North Africa): Jasmine complements fresh mint in ceremonial preparation
- 3.
Thai Jasmine Iced Tea (Thailand): Cold brewing preserves delicate floral notes
The Science
Primary Reaction
adsorption