Jasmine tea often leaves many tea enthusiasts puzzled: does it contain actual jasmine flowers? Our tea unravels this mystery by adhering to the most authentic and traditional techniques of Fuzhou's genuine jasmine tea craftsmanship. In our process, the final step involves meticulous flower sifting, ensuring you only savor the floral aroma without encountering any tea petals.
The Presence or Absence of Jasmine FlowersÂ
The presence or absence of jasmine flowers largely depends on regional customs. For instance, premium jasmine teas from Fuzhou typically undergo a separation of tea and flowers. After the traditional scenting process, where the jasmine fragrance infuses thoroughly into the tea, the jasmine flowers lose their vibrant color and delicate appearance, diminishing their value. Moreover, jasmine tea is primarily made with green or white tea, known for their subtle flavors; hence, leaving the petals in could compromise the tea's taste, necessitating their removal. Thus, our traditionally crafted jasmine tea offers a more profound and lingering aroma.
"Fried Flower" Technique
Some jasmine teas employ the "fried flower" technique, deliberately leaving some petals in the tea, such as the Sichuan-style Jasmine Tea, "Snow Drifting over Emerald Ponds." This process involves drying the tea and jasmine flowers together in a drum roaster, enhancing both the tea's dryness and the jasmine's freshness. When brewed in a glass cup, you'll witness the pristine jasmine petals gracefully dancing in the water, exuding an assertive jasmine aroma that dissipates quickly but leaves a lasting impression.
Therefore, whether adorned with petals or not, the quality of jasmine tea lies not in the presence of flowers but in its aromatic allure, refreshing taste, and lingering sweetness, transcending any debate over tradition.
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