Jasmine Flower Tea

People have been enjoying jasmine tea for many centuries. Both tea and jasmine were cultivated in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and people may have drunk jasmine tea even before that time. For many people, drinking jasmine tea is a pleasurable experience. It may also have health benefits.  

Although some people make jasmine tea with oolong or black tea, the traditional brew uses green tea leaves. In the classic method, growers layer green tea leaves with jasmine blossoms. They remove and replace the flowers until their fragrance infuses the tea. Although the scent of jasmine adds another dimension to the tea-drinking experience, most health benefits of jasmine tea come from the tea itself. 

Nutrition Information

Like many teas, jasmine tea has no nutritive value unless you add milk, sugar, or other food substances to it.

One cup of jasmine tea contains:

• Calories: 0
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 0 grams
• Fiber: 0 grams
• Sugar: 0 grams

Jasmine tea also contains some vitamins and minerals that come from the green tea leaves:

• Iron
• Zinc
• Potassium
• Copper