Betjeman & Barton helps you (re)discover the ancestral origins of jasmine tea
Born in East Asia,Jasmine tea is one of the most iconic legacies of ancient China.Although white jasmine flower teas are mentioned in a work from the Yuan Dynasty, which reigned from 1271 to 1368, the tradition of flavoring tea with flowers and spices of all kinds actually dates back to the Song Dynasty (860-1279).
A symbol of love and romance, jasmine is part of China's natural heritage. Its traditional use in tea is therefore particularly meaningful. To obtain high-quality tea, jasmine flowers are picked in August, when they release their irresistible fragrance. They are then blended with tea leaves harvested from the Camellia sinensis plant, after a few hours of rest and drying.
The tea leaves and jasmine flowers are brewed several timesduring the tea preparation process to allow the aromas to diffuse and blend perfectly. The more sophisticated the tea, the more steps there are, which is why some jasmine teas are among the rarest and most precious teas on the market.
The subtle aroma of jasmine tea develops brilliantly during the infusion, creating pure and pleasant cups with every sip.
Discover the secrets of preparing and tasting jasmine tea
Each jasmine tea is unique and must be brewed according to the rules of the art to fully release its captivating floral notes. Betjeman & Barton jasmine teas require 2 to 4 minutes of infusion in water heated to 80 or 90°C to reveal all their delicacy and refinement to both novices and the most discerning tea connoisseurs.
The ideal time to enjoy a cup of jasmine tea depends largely on your drinking habits, as well as the color of the tea. Green and black jasmine teas contain different amounts of theine, so it's important to enjoy your hot beverage at the right time if you want to enjoy its soothing and comforting effects without being bothered by its stimulating action at an inopportune moment.
So,Jasmine green tea is best consumed in the morning and until tea time., a favorite moment for true tea lovers. It is generally not recommended to drink it in the evening, due to its high theine content. If you are looking for a jasmine tea to enjoy throughout the day, including after 5 p.m., opt instead for a black tea or an oolong tea, which have a lower theine concentration compared to a green tea or a white tea.
This is perfect timing: our collection of jasmine teas offers you the opportunity to find the perfect tea for every stage of the day, enough to wake you up with a smile on your face. Loose, in boxes, or bags, our jasmine teas are sure to suit every mood and desire. They also find their place among birthday presents and other Christmas gifts for your loved ones thanks to their proudly proclaimed excellence.
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Green, black or oolong,Betjeman & Barton jasmine teastands out for its extraordinary DNA, at the crossroads between tradition and modernity. Keen to respect the essential rituals of tea, our more than century-old House also knows how to take advantage of its creativity to design surprising blends and mixtures of innovation and sensoriality.
Our classic Chinese jasmine green tea sits alongside truly original jasmine teas throughout our exceptional catalog. Grands crus with noble origins, like our green tea“Jasmine Silver Sickle”organic tea prepared from hand-picked, sun-dried leaves from the Chinese province of Guangdong, to 100% original creations such as our green tea"The guests"With a subtle aroma of rose and lychee, our jasmine green teas are perfect for all palates.
The height of finesse, our prestigious“Jasmin Yin Zhen”, an almost white green tea, is the fruit of a so-called imperial harvest, that is to say carried out by hand two days a year with the most meticulous selectivity. Its downy buds combine with the fresh and sweet taste of jasmine, for a visual and taste experience that meets the demands of the greatest tea specialists.
Fans of black tea can choose our jasmine tea.“Hanami”, a delicious blend of Chinese black tea, flowers and fruits that promises an explosion of colors and flavors in every cup, or our tea“Angels”originating from China and Ceylon and enhanced with fresh and gourmet notes of jasmine flowers, orange and honey.
Are you wavering? Let yourself be charmed by our“Love Tea”, a clever combination of black tea and Chinese green tea with the sweet aroma of pineapple, passion fruit, mango, orange and jasmine petals. Green teaJasmine Dragonis definitely one of the rough diamonds in our jasmine tea collection with its unique manufacturing process.
Our jasmine-flavored teasare also available in high-end gift boxes to (give yourself) with or without a pattern. Find our green tea"Jasmine", OUR“Guest Tea”or even our creation“Talk to me about love”in signature cases with the most beautiful effect.
