Jasmine Green Tea — Hand-Picked, Blossom Paired

Type: Green tea \ |\  Caffeine: Yes \ |\  3oz loose leaf

Jasmine tea is made by timing, and this one is timed properly.

The green tea is picked by hand, prepared, and then set aside \— waiting until the jasmine blossoms are ready. The two are paired at exactly the right moment, so the tea takes on the scent while the blossoms are at their most fragrant rather than after they've started to fade.

That's why this is sweet and silky rather than soapy, which is the failure mode of cheap jasmine tea.

Medium bodied, smooth, with fruity notes over a clean green base. Good for multiple steepings \— the second cup is often the best one.

Brew it: 175\–180\°F, 2\–3 minutes. Don't use boiling water; green tea turns bitter and the jasmine burns off.

Pairs with: a quiet hour and something you're reading slowly on purpose.