Jasmine Tea Bags - Organic - Fair Trade
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Commercial Description
Organic green tea is blended with fresh jasmine blossoms, using a traditional tea-scenting process. The green tea absorbs the natural essence from fresh jasmine blossoms and imparts a sweet and soothing fragrance in every cup.
Brewing Instructions: (from Rishi Tea)
Water Temperature: 180°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 tea bag per 8 ounces
Infusion Time: 3 minutes
Ratings & Reviews
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80 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 3/5Alex Zorach (1453 reviews) on Feb. 17th, 2013
This struck me as one of the better jasmine teas I've had in a tea bag or sachet, if not the best. I'd compare it against Two Leaves and a Bud's Jasmine Petal, or Novus Tea's Jasmine Tea. I prefer it to both; it seemed more similar to Novus Tea's offering.
Slightly perfumey. Very full-bodied; somewhat astringent finish. The base tea seems to have a very floral character, and it's hard to tell where the tea ends and the jasmine scenting begins--which in my opinion, is a hallmark of a high-quality, traditionally-scented tea.
Flavor is sweet...there's not much bitterness, and only a faint sourness that seems to serve to make this tea have a bit more depth.
This stuff is pricey; I almost marked it as "overpriced", and it's certainly not a deal. I still don't know why people would buy 15 sachets for $8, but if you're comparing it along other brands like Two Leaves and a Bud or Mighty Leaf, I'd recommend this one any day. Still, I prefer Rishi's loose-leaf offerings. This same tea is available from Rishi, a quarter pound for $13...enough to brew 40-50 cups, easily.
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