H-CN-022
Osmanthus Flower
桂花
Dried whole flower tisane, from Guangxi, China.
Herbal tisanes
Osmanthus Flower is strongest on aroma intensity, floral and sweetness. Typical tasting words: osmanthus, apricot, peach, honey. Grown predominantly around Guilin, osmanthus flowers have scented Chinese teas, wines, and confections since ancient times. Steeped on its own or blended with oolong and black tea; heavily celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival in desserts and infusions.
Also known as Gui Hua, Sweet Osmanthus and Sweet Olive.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Guangxi, China
- Plant
- Osmanthus fragrans
- Harvest
- autumn
- Elevation
- low
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- whole flower
- Price band
- mid-range
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 4 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then winnowing, then drying.
Caffeine
Osmanthus Flower is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.
How to brew it
| Method | Leaf | Water | Steeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western, 250 ml | 2 g | 85 to 95 °C | 2 min, 3 min, 4 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 2.5 g | Fridge | 4 to 8 hours |
Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- afternoon
- evening
- night
- relaxing
- dessert_pairing
- evening
- hot_weather
Pairs with pastry, sweets and fruit. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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