Jasmine Green Gold from Akbar is a loose leaf green tea scented with jasmine flowers, in a 100g packet. The green leaf is picked in spring; in summer it is layered with freshly opened jasmine blossoms overnight, so the leaves take up the scent of the flowers naturally.
As the leaves open in the pot they release a sweet floral aroma and brew a clear, pale cup. The taste is smooth with little bitterness and a light, clean sweetness at the end. The jasmine is there from the first sip but does not cover the green tea.
In the pack
- 100g loose leaf green tea
- Scented with jasmine blossoms
How to brew
- One level teaspoon per cup
- Water at 80°C: boil, then let it cool for about 2 minutes
- Steep for 2-3 minutes and strain straight away for a smooth cup
Serving ideas
Drink it plain to enjoy the jasmine. It also makes fragrant iced tea: brew a little stronger, cool, and serve over ice. A pot of it is a pleasant thing to offer guests after a meal.
Blended and packed in Sri Lanka by Akbar Brothers, Colombo, the country's largest exporter of Ceylon tea.
