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11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 A Rich Flower Garden in Bloom. Jun 29, 2006
By Themis-Athena
A Ming Dynasty (AD 1368 - 1644) creation believed to lower cholesterol and promote longevity, jasmine tea consists of Chinese green tea leaves - usually green teas from Fujian province, which is also home to the semi-fermented Oolong and smoky Lapsang Souchong - scented with jasmine flowers. Traditionally, the flowers are harvested during the day and stored in a cool place until nightfall, when they develop their full fragrance. They are then layered over the tea leaves, which have previously been steamed or heated to prevent their oxidation. The tea's quality is determined both by the quality of the green tea used as its base and by the effectiveness of the scenting process. Brewed, it has a delicate, silvery color and a rich fragrance reminiscent of a flower garden in bloom.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 An alternative flavor for green tea lovers Oct 26, 2006
By William D. Bolden
"book addict"
I have heard this described as a "starter" green tea. One of its general selling points is that it has a sweet, floral flavor that sits on top of and "does away with" some of the things about green tea that drive some first time users away: the grassy flavor and bitter aftertaste. I like it, but I am not really crazy about it.
To me, this is a tea to have in moderate amounts. Though it makes a nice alternative to try some new flavor, it is not actually a blend I favor keeping too much around (the pound or so you get in the "Amazon six-pack" will probably last me for a couple of years and I drink 8-12 cups of tea a day if not more). I would recommend making it sort of weak because if you approach any real level of tea strength the jasmine flavor will become the opposite of its intention: cloying and bitter. It mixes well with Twining's Gunpowder Green (half and half, some allowances for the differences in textures) if you are interested in a slightly more appropriate "starter" blend that allows the natural taste of green to shine but still clips off the more leafy flavor on the back of the tongue.
The best time to drink this, it seems to me, is a relaxed moderate day where you can get something of a natural breeze to go with the absolute best bit of this blend: its aroma.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
delicious and aromatic May 24, 2007
By Hedera Femme
Loose leaf tea is nearly always better than the smaller grained tea bag sort, and Twinings Jasmine loose tea is no exception. Sometimes Jasmine tea can taste a little bitter, though, so be sure the water is hot, but not too hot (i.e. not quite boiling--give it a little time to cool before adding to leaves). It may take the slightest bit more of work, but gaining the full flavor and aroma of the larger leaves is well worth the effort. If you like the flavor and/or benefits of green tea, this will be a nice addition to the collection.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Stale to the point of bitterness, even when brewed properly. Aug 01, 2009
By Alesia
There isn't any advantage to buying in bulk when the tea you buy is stale and bitter from the first time the can is opened. I'm going back to buying this otherwise-delicious tea one can at the time from the local grocer. At least I know the stuff hasn't been sitting in a warehouse for months (which is what this tea tastes like).
my favorite jasmine tea Jan 20, 2012
By happy reviewer
For Jasmine tea, Twinings is my favorite. Don't steep it too long or it will be bitter. Nice fragrance. Really nice with Asian food. Hard to find in stores.
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