The quality of tea defines the quality of jasmine tea
Some may assume that jasmine tea is made solely from jasmine flowers or leaves, but it’s actually crafted by scenting tea leaves—such as green or white tea—with fresh jasmine blossoms. Thus, the base tea’s quality plays a significant role in the final quality of jasmine tea. When we use high-quality green tea and carefully scent it with fresh jasmine flowers, the result is a jasmine tea that offers not only a fresh, floral aroma but also a soft, long-lasting, and naturally sweet flavor on the palate.
The image above shows Meng Ding Gan Lu, a green tea from Sichuan.
In early spring, tea farmers carefully hand-pick one bud and one leaf to produce this green tea, which is then sent to Guangxi for jasmine scenting.
How to store the snow jasmine
We use oxygen absorbers in our tea packaging to keep the bags completely oxygen-free. As long as the bag remains sealed, the tea will stay fresh for several years. If you plan to store it for more than a few years, it's best to keep the unopened bag in the fridge. Most importantly, if you do store it this way, allow the bag to sit at room temperature for over 24 hours before opening. Opening it immediately after removing it from the fridge can cause condensation, which can spoil the tea instantly. For the same reason, once the bag is opened, avoid refrigerating it again to prevent condensation.