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Jasmine Black

茉莉红茶

Scented black, from Fujian, China.

Scented and blended tea

Jasmine Black is strongest on sweetness, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: jasmine, malt, honey, caramel. A relatively recent innovation pairing brisk, malty Fujian black tea with the intense fragrance of midsummer night jasmine flowers. Popularised among younger urban drinkers looking for aromatic, naturally sweet red teas requiring no added flavouring.

Also known as Moli Hong Cha and Jasmine Black Tea.

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The profile

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Flavour families, 0 to 5

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Facts

Origin: Fujian, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and Jasminum sambac
Harvest: Late spring leaf, scented summer
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 85 to 95%
Roast: very light
Leaf: twisted
Price band: mid-range
Availability: specialist
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: withering, then rolling, then full oxidation, then drying, then jasmine scenting, then final baking.

Caffeine

A cup of Jasmine Black carries a typical estimate of 45 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 60 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	90 to 95 °C	2 min, 3 min, 4 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	90 to 95 °C	15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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Pairs with pastry, scones_cakes and chocolate. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.