Great Quality Tea Delicate Jasmine, Bold Black
Yesterday I tried Jasmine Black (Scented 3 Times) 📍 Fengshan Town, Fengqing, Yunnan Here are my thoughts: This is a smooth and floral black tea with delicate jasmine notes that remain present through multiple infusions. Balanced and well-crafted, this tea highlights the beauty of both the jasmine and the black tea base without any bitterness. When I opened the packet, the dry leaves gave off a slightly malty, earthy scent with just a whisper of jasmine. I brewed Gongfu style: 195°F | 20s + 10s x3 infusions. While brewing, the jasmine filled the air. It smelled lovely but I’ll admit, I was a little nervous. While I adore the scent of jasmine, floral teas are not usually my favorite. Too often, they taste like perfume. But this one surprised me in the best way and completely won me over. The jasmine is clearly the star, but it’s delicate and beautifully integrated. It does not overpower the smooth, slightly malty black tea, which still shines through. This was my first time trying a black tea scented with jasmine, and it made me reconsider how I feel about floral teas. Maybe I do like them… when they’re high quality and well-balanced like this one. Even after four infusions, the jasmine stayed present softer each time, but still lingering offering a touch of sweetness. I usually like my black teas lightly sweetened, but this one was perfect plain. It’s smooth, floral and lightly sweet, with a lingering maltiness that keeps calling me back for another sip.