Quick Answer
Jasmine green tea is a type of jasmine tea: tea leaves that absorb the scent of jasmine blossoms. The base is most often green tea, but white, oolong and black teas are also used. According to English Wikipedia, the traditional scenting method layers tea leaves and fresh jasmine flowers and leaves them for 20 to 24 hours so the aroma transfers naturally to the tea; the flowers are usually picked around 9 p.m., when they are fully open. Light and floral, jasmine green tea is one of the most common bases for lemon green tea, Yakult green tea and fruit teas in bubble tea shops.
Jasmine Tea: Origin and Producing Regions
Summarized from the English Wikipedia article “Jasmine tea”:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Tea scented with the aroma of jasmine blossoms |
| Tea base | Most often green tea; also white, oolong and black tea |
| Scenting | Tea and fresh flowers layered and left for 20 to 24 hours |
| History | Jasmine reached China in the Han dynasty, was used to scent tea from around the 5th century, and spread with tea exports in the Qing dynasty |
| Famous origin | Fujian, especially Fuzhou |
Why Bubble Tea Shops Love Jasmine Green Tea
- Strong aroma: the floral note stays clear after ice, sugar and fruit juice are added.
- Light, not heavy: pairs well with lemon, passion fruit and yogurt drinks.
- Pale color: keeps the fruit’s color in fruit teas.
Jasmine Green Tea Drink Pairings
| Drink | Recipe base |
|---|---|
| Lemon green tea | Jasmine green tea + lemon juice syrup |
| Yakult green tea | Jasmine green tea + yogurt syrup or a cultured milk drink |
| Passion fruit green tea | Jasmine green tea + passion fruit syrup |
| Jasmine milk green tea | Jasmine green tea + non-dairy creamer or fresh milk |
For fruit syrup amounts, see our fruit syrup dosage chart. Green tea is usually brewed at a lower temperature than black tea; follow the product package for temperature, time and leaf amount.
Tang Sugar Jasmine Green Tea Products
Tang Sugar supplies jasmine green tea leaves and high mountain jasmine green tea leaves (600 g bags each), plus green tea filter-free bags, high mountain jasmine green tea filter-free bags and high mountain jasmine green tea brewing bags. See our tea products or request samples.
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FAQ
What is jasmine green tea?
Jasmine green tea is green tea scented with the aroma of jasmine blossoms.
How is jasmine tea made?
According to English Wikipedia, tea leaves and fresh jasmine flowers are traditionally layered and left for 20 to 24 hours so the floral aroma transfers to the tea.
Is all jasmine tea green tea?
Green tea is the most common base, but jasmine tea is also made with white, oolong and black teas.
What drinks can you make with jasmine green tea?
Popular options include lemon green tea, Yakult green tea, passion fruit green tea and jasmine milk green tea.
How do I choose jasmine green tea for a bubble tea shop?
Shops usually buy commercial packs from tea suppliers. Choose by equipment: whole leaves for traditional brewing, filter-free bags to skip straining, and brewing bags for tea espresso machines. Tang Sugar supplies jasmine green tea and high mountain jasmine green tea leaves (600 g bags each), plus filter-free and brewing bags; see our tea products or request samples.
How do you brew jasmine green tea?
Temperature, time and leaf amount depend on each product’s package instructions. Brew a test batch, adjust for sweetness, ice and milk, then write the settings into your SOP. For tea bag formats, see Filter-Free Tea Bags vs Brewing Bags.
Does jasmine green tea contain caffeine?
Yes. Jasmine green tea is made from tea plant leaves and contains caffeine; the amount depends on the leaves, dose and steeping time. See How Much Caffeine Is in Bubble Tea?
Further Reading
- What Is Four Seasons Spring Tea?
- Fruit Syrup Dosage Chart
- How Much Caffeine Is in Bubble Tea?
- How to Make Mochi and Glutinous Rice Balls
- How Long Can Brewed Tea Be Held?
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jasmine tea
- Tang Sugar product list (March 2026 edition)
