Let's Talk About the Jasmine Tea-Based Remedies

Jasmine tea - considered one of the most precious teas in the world, due to its sweet, floral and pure taste. Find out the benefits of consuming jasmine tea, how to prepare and how to consume it, and what are the contraindications of jasmine tea.

General information about jasmine

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) - "gift of God" under the Persian name "Yasmin" - is a plant used for thousands of years for the natural fragrance of the skin and its beneficial effects on health. In Persia, women added jasmine flowers to bath water or applied jasmine oil to the skin. The aroma of jasmine is still appreciated today in the beauty industry, jasmine essential oil being an ingredient often used in perfumes, creams, body lotions, soaps, and other cosmetics.

In the nineteenth century, jasmine was recommended by doctors to relieve nervousness, agitation, or depression. Especially rich women used jasmine oil when faced with strong emotions, nervous sensitivity, melancholy. Due to the sedative effect, jasmine is still used today in phytotherapy.

Did you know that

• In China, the jasmine flower symbolizes feminine delicacy.

• In India, where she is considered the "queen of flowers", jasmine is woven into wedding wreaths, bringing eternal love to the future couple.

• In Syria, the jasmine flower is a symbol of Damascus, also called the "City of Jasmines".

• The first jasmine tea was prepared in Guangdong Province during the Song Dynasty (960–1279), but the mastery of preparing this assortment reached its peak during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), who had a passion for floral elements. The Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) continued this trend and began mass commercial production of jasmine tea. By the end of the 1800s, jasmine tea was already exported outside China, gaining the appreciation of European countries. During the peak period, 1928–1938, the production of jasmine tea had reached over 7500 tons per year.

• There are at least seven Chinese provinces where jasmine tea is obtained, but the most famous, high quality, is obtained in the Fujian region, is noted for the elegant balance between the aroma of flowers and the fineness of tea leaves.

• The attributes that best describe jasmine tea are: floral, sweet, fragrant, fresh, invigorating, cloudy, delicate, subtle, natural.

Jasmine tea-based remedies

Volatile oils and active substances in jasmine have to relax and calming properties. Therefore, jasmine remedies are indicated to combat: insomnia, chronic fatigue, stress, asthenia, depression, fibromyalgia.

From jasmine can be prepared: teas/infusions, essential oil, tincture. But jasmine tea is the best known and used remedy in this plant. In Asian countries, especially in China and Japan, jasmine tea is very popular and often drunk in combination with green tea. The jasmine flowers are mixed with green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis), to amplify their aromas and beneficial effects. This green tea with jasmine results in a drink with a sweet, floral, translucent taste.

Jasmine tea: preparation and consumption

How do you make jasmine tea? Jasmine tea is prepared from a teaspoon of the plant or a sachet, if you have this form of packaging, in a cup of 200 ml of water. When the water reaches boiling point, remove from the heat, add the plant and leave to infuse for 3 minutes, to obtain the delicate aroma of jasmine.

The most precious form in which this tea is found is represented by pearls obtained from tea leaves and jasmine buds. The jasmine flower blooms in the teacup, where it releases its special fragrance. Tea lovers say that this liqueur is a true work of art, therapy for body and soul.

Careful! Jasmine tea does not boil, the water should be around 70 degrees Celsius and not infused for more than 3 minutes if you want to enjoy its aroma and therapeutic properties.

Recommendations regarding the consumption of jasmine tea

Jasmine tea is consumed in China at almost any meal or after a meal as a remedy for digestion. Drink in moderate amounts, with small sips. In Western countries, where there is no tea culture, this tea is usually enjoyed during breaks or various moments of relaxation, which is very good. Regardless of how you choose to enjoy it, phytotherapy specialists say that you can consume 1–2 cups of jasmine tea a day.

Jasmine tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine. Therefore, consuming jasmine tea in the evening, after 18.00, can have a stimulating effect, preventing the installation of sleep.