Jasmine Milk Tea - Recipe to a Floral Dream!

Do you know what is Jasmine green tea? Have you ever wondered how jasmine is infused naturally in green tea? 

To make it simple and clear, jasmine tea leaves are scented by layering them with fresh jasmine flowers, allowing the tea leaves to absorb the floral fragrance. The leaves are then dried, resulting in delicate and aromatic tea leaves that can be brewed to make jasmine tea or used in various tea blends

Jasmine milk tea recipe 

Prep Time: 15 mins        

Cook Time: steeping time 10 mins               

Difficulty Rating: Easy

Jasmine milk tea is a wonderful fusion of fragrant jasmine tea and creamy milk. Known for its floral aroma and smooth taste, the tea has become very popular worldwide. Although it was first dominantly used in Asian culture only, its perfect blend of tradition, modernity and elegance has made it a drink sought by people worldwide.

Listed below would be all the ingredients one would need to make the beverage.

•  2 tablespoons jasmine flowers & green tea leaves or 2 jasmine tea bags
•  1 cup hot water
•  1/2 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
•  1-2 tablespoons sugar, or honey, to taste
•  Ice cubes, optional (for iced jasmine milk tea)

 Step-by-Step Process

1. Brew the Jasmine Tea:

• First, boil 1 cup of water. 
• Pour the boiled water over the jasmine tea leaves or tea bags in a teapot or cup.
• Steep the tea for about 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor of the tea to be.
• Then, drain the tea leaves or take out the tea bags in case you are through.

2. Preparing Milk:

• Heat 1/2 cup of milk in a small pot until it's warm but not boiling.
• If you want a frothy texture, froth the milk with a milk frother.

3. Mix Tea and Milk:

•  Pour the brewed jasmine tea into a cup.
•  Add warm milk to the tea and stir gently.
•  Add sugar or honey to taste.

4. Serve:

• For hot Jasmine Milk Tea, serve immediately.
• For iced jasmine milk tea, let the tea cool down to room temperature, then top it up in a glass with some ice cubes in it.

 P.S. The best add-on to this tea is boba. Boba is nothing but tapioca pearls. These can be made at home or bought in stores. Layer some boba in the base of your glass, and then pour your Jasmine tea, and drizzle some honey over it. Sprinkle some peanuts on top for a crunch along with the chew of boba to enjoy an ultra delectable drink!

Jasmine milk tea is just as easy to make as it is exquisite. From the floral aromatic notes to the creamy texture, this is a drink that's just about perfect any time of the day. This is a drink which is best relished both ways- hot & cold! So, sink into a blissful experience with a cup of jasmine tea and your favourite book or series to take a break from mundane life! 

FAQ

1. Does Jasmine tea have caffeine?

Jasmine tea contains caffeine as it combines green tea leaves with jasmine blossoms. Caffeine levels can vary depending on the tea leaves and brewing method. Decaffeinated options are available for those seeking lower caffeine levels.