S-MA-040

Orange Blossom Green

Scented green blend, from Blend, Morocco.

Scented and blended tea

Orange Blossom Green is strongest on aroma intensity, floral and citrus. Typical tasting words: orange peel, honeysuckle, fresh grass, sweet pea. Rooted in Mediterranean and North African culinary traditions of scenting green infusions with distilled orange blossom water or fresh petals. Consumed widely across North Africa as an aromatic, uplifting welcome beverage served to guests.

Also known as Green Tea with Neroli and Citrus Blossom Green.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness3bitterness2astringency2umami1brightness3body2smoothness3aroma intensity5finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral5fruity1vegetal3marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey1spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus4stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Blend, Morocco
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis with Citrus aurantium blossoms
Harvest: spring
Elevation: low
Oxidation: 0 to 4%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: curled
Price band: affordable
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: pan-firing, then rolling, then drying, then scenting with orange blossoms.

Caffeine

A cup of Orange Blossom Green carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 45 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	75 to 80 °C	2 min, 2.5 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	4 to 8 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
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Pairs with pastry, fruit and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.

Tasting words explained

honeysuckle