Jasmine flower tea (茉莉花茶; pinyin: mò lì huÄ chá) often has a base of green tea, but sometimes an Oolong base is used. The delicate Jasmine flower opens only at night and is plucked in the morning when the tiny petals are tightly closed. They are then stored in a cool place until night. Between six and eight in the evening, as the temperature cools, the petals begin to open. Flowers and tea are “mated” in machines that control temperature and humidity.
It takes four hours or so for the tea to absorb the fragrance and flavour of the Jasmine blossoms, and for the highest grades, this process may be repeated as many as seven times. Because the tea has absorbed moisture from the flowers, it must be refired to prevent spoilage. The spent flowers may or may not be removed from the final product, as the flowers are completely dry and contain no aroma. Giant fans are used to blow away and remove the petals from the denser tea leaves. If present, they simply add visual appeal and are no indication of the quality of the tea. Typically, Jasmine petals left in the tea are for export, whereas domestic Chinese tastes prefer the petals removed from the tea.
There are 131 reviews available for this category, for 64 different blends of tea. The average rating for products in this category is 7.21.
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Numi's review: "This tea also seems softer in flavor than less refined teas, leading to less dryness (yeah!) yet retains enough body to avoid the frustration of drinking beautifully scented water. The overall effect is a jasmine that is demure and ravishingly beautiful at once." Read review » |
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Numi's review: "Tastes floral from beginning to end, much more jasmine than green tea... a fantastic jasmine tea." Read review » |
9.5/10 |
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Lynn's review: "This time the delicate sweetness of the tea came through much stronger, coating the inside of my mouth like honey." Read review » |
9/10 |
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Emma's review: "Orange Dulce flavored black tea is a luscious, rich brew teeming with notes of bergamot, orange, vanilla and jasmine blossoms. Made with Ceylon and China black teas, Orange Dulce brews up a ..." Read review » |
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Jamie's review: "The tea is warm and sweet, gently orange and vanilla-y, creamy with a pleasant, fragrant black tea balancing it. " Read review » |
9/10 | |
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Shelly's review: "A delicious, perfect blend of jasmine and orange essences... a special treat that I will definitely be ordering again." Read review » |
10/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "A great morning pick-me-up with full body and flavor... floral and sweet, it hits all the right notes." Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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James's review: "Reminiscent of a premium orange spice tea... strong but not overpowering." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Laura's review: "While I cannot say that this tastes strongly like wine, it does leave a wine-like aftertaste in your mouth at certain temperatures. This truly is an elegant and delicious cup that I suspect that wine lovers and tea lovers alike would enjoy. " Read review » |
8.75/10 |
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Jamie's review: "The tea is very tasty and the robust jasmine is really well balanced... the overall flavor is fairly mild, but the jasmine scenting is one of the nicest that I've tried," Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Numi's review: "This isn't a weak or too-delicate tea, there is enough substance here to encourage any jasmine lover to try this out. This is very enjoyable for anytime." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Numi's review: "The dreamy aroma melds with the festive taste very well at the beginning, then it melts into a more standard green tea with identifiable apple flavors." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Shaiha's review: "A delightful Peach and Strawberry tea that will transport you back to the warm days of summer" Read review » |
7.8/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "This might have been yet another forgettable fruit tisane, but the jasmine brings this tea to the next level. It's hard to describe what exactly is going on in my mouth as I drink this, but the end result is that I really like it!" Read review » |
9.0/10 |
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Nicole's review: "It had the refreshing taste of green tea with just enough jasmine to entice the senses and add its signature sweetness. " Read review » |
9/10 | |
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Numi's review: "This is a great tea for any jasmine lover who would really like to taste jasmine, rather than green tea." Read review » |
9/10 | |
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Shelly's review: "There is no bitterness or astringency present, just a delicious and satisfying brew, without being too flowery on the palette." Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Trent's review: "Most jasmine teas are composed of a green tea body with hints of jasmine, whereas this tea has a jasmine body with hints of green tea." Read review » |
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Casey's review: "A light gold brew with a very enjoyable, lightly sweet taste... I would definitely recommend this to jasmine lovers." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
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Katie's review: "The jasmine is light enough that it doesn't completely overpower the Silver Needle, which is always a feat." Read review » |
7.9/10 | |
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Scott's review: "A white tea blended with jasmine that makes a soothing, floral cup of tea." Read review » |
7.8/10 | |
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Sophie's review: "A nearly perfect blend of the sweet and the floral, guaranteed to please any jasmine tea lover." Read review » |
9.3/10 | |
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Dan's review: "A seemingly perfect combination of white tea and jasmine, I find myself thinking of it often, and this just may be the benchmark that I hold all other Jasmine white teas to from here on." Read review » |
8.0/10 |
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Katie's review: "Even with such a short steep, the flavour, while delicate and light, was still full and strongly jasmine." Read review » |
8.2/10 |
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Raven's review: "The ephemeral, amorous disposition of this Jasmine Dream seems especially fitting for playful afternoons envisioning one's dreamboat or the dreamy evenings of first dates. " Read review » |
7.9/10 | |
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Christine's review: "While it's not the best jasmine tea I've had, it's definitely up there with the greats." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Nicole's review: "This is obviously a high quality jasmine because the taste and scent last through several steepings." Read review » |
9.5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "Smooth and sweet and incredibly well-balanced." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Shelly's review: "Refreshing and smooth with a sweet flowery aroma that adds to the flavor rather than detracts... calming, soothing and exotic." Read review » |
8/10 |
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David's review: "The taste is a good combination of the Chinese green tea combined with the sweet floral taste of jasmine flowers." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Jeff's review: "A complex and full-flavored jasmine tea, with a fresh and vibrant aroma." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Katie's review: "I gave this the score I did merely because I don't yet appreciate jasmine as much as it should be appreciated, but I imagine someone who enjoys jasmine more than I would give it 10 out of 10 in a heartbeat." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Laura's review: "Bottom line, this is a delicious and delicate tea that is good for multiple infusions. If you think that you don't like green tea and/or floral tea, this one might surprise you." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Babette's review: "This whole leaf black tea has some lovely pieces of whole leaf and a mellow flavor for a black tea. " Read review » |
8/10 |
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Geoff's review: "I wouldn't call this a delicate tea as the website suggests, but the flavor is rich in its presentation. The Jasmine taste is a bit understated, which isn't a bad thing." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Numi's review: "The aroma is deliciously sweet and aromatic; the flavor is much less sweet, with a light body and slight astringency." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Shelly's review: "A very good jasmine pearl tea, with the convenience of a tea bag." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "What is remarkable about this tea is that even though a naturally floral oolong has been blended with four very distinct and strong flowers, the result is smooth and balanced, never even coming close to approaching a soapy or perfumey quality." Read review » |
7.7/10 |
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Brad's review: "Ideal for those who prefer black tea or fruit tea, this subtle and sweet Ceylon-Sencha blend is a grand contribution to the tea world." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Dan's review: "A marriage of Chinese and Indian teas and native flowers that puts off a sweet licorice-like aroma, and a delicious flavored-black tea taste, perfect for morning brewing." Read review » |
8.0/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The overall flavor of this tea is quite enjoyable and characterized by a general honey-floweriness. I could not distinguish the individual contributions of each flower in the ingredients list, but they did combine to create a wonderfully-balanced and interesting blend. " Read review » |
7/10 |
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Laura's review: "I loved that the black tea is of a good quality and I can't imagine that any other black tea base could pair with jasmine any better. The amount and flavor of the jasmine was also done very well and suited my tastes perfectly." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Shaiha's review: "The black tea and a strong dose of jasmine provide a delightful and unique experience. A must try for Jasmine lovers. " Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Jamie's review: "Heavy with jasmine and a definite treat for jasmine lovers who enjoy a thorough rather than barely perceptible scenting, the black tea base provides a unique backdrop for the jasmine and somehow retains a perceptible independence from the quite pervasive jasmine scenting." Read review » |
7/10 |
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David's review: "The scent and taste from this tea is authentic in taste and in just the right proportion." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Troy's review: "The jasmine is soft and pleasant here, standing to the side so that the flavor of the tea - more reminiscent of a white than a green - can shine." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Clay's review: "A superb jasmine tea... one of the best I've tried." Read review » |
9/10 |
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Katie's review: "While better than most, I am not sure I can recommend this blend over a few other exceptional jasmines I have tried." Read review » |
7.3/10 | |
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Troy's review: "A rare find, a well balanced Jasmine Green Tea." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Laura's review: "As this cooled, the oolong flavor came alive. It is not dominating, but I can taste it. Again, I can't really identify the flavor as apricot with any accuracy--still think more peachy." Read review » |
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Shelly's review: "Regardless of the mystery apricot flavor, this tea was still very delicious. It brought to mind a beautiful spring day while sitting outside, eating some delicate pastries and basking in the sun." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "One would expect that a tea named "afternoon apricot" would contain, well, apricots. Not the case here. In fact this tea seems to contain a little bit of everything but apricot." Read review » |
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Lea's review: "Tea Guys found a good balance between the flavor of the black tea and the flavor of the apricots " Read review » |
7/10 |
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Katie's review: "With a bit of sweetening, this becomes a balanced, refreshing blend." Read review » |
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Laura's review: "The citrus and jasmine combine nicely into a delicious cup of iced tea that is best enjoyed on a warm day." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Katie's review: "I'm not feeling the need to dance for joy while drinking this, but it's a step above flowering teas created merely for show." Read review » |
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Troy's review: "So bouquet like you'll be throwing the sopping wet bundle at your unmarried female friends to properly publicly humiliate them." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Stephen's review: "I would definitely recommend this to tea and wine drinkers looking for a different sort of experience - though I do wish the jasmine element was more profound." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Dan's review: "A delicious Jasmine-infused green tea that is strong on the Jasmine - which is A-OK by me. Sweet, smooth, and tasty." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Shane's review: "The green tea and jasmine flavors compliment each other very well... though I was disappointed that I could only get one decent infusion from this bloom." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "An extremely delicate jasmine paired with a mild green tea. I enjoyed both the taste and spectacle offering by this blooming tea." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Erika's review: "The cup finished with a nice buttery sensation that coated the mouth, leaving rich, lingering floral notes." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The brewed tea is intensely infused with jasmine. I am not sure that this tea would appeal to a broad audience, but as far as pleasing a specific niche of jasmine tea lovers, this tea should succeed and succeed well. " Read review » |
7/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The description had me prepared for a sweet and fruity tea, but in reality this tea is more of a jasmine tea with just the slightest hints of fruity undertones." Read review » |
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Numi's review: "The aroma is more apparent than the body, which seems appropriate in this case, and the fruit flavors come through lightly enough to please those who would otherwise avoid fruit teas." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Lea's review: "Brews a golden-colored cup with a sweet, apple-like scent... a fruity/berry combination of flavors that just works wonderfully." Read review » |
8/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The bloom is rather large and impressive, and only a large teapot or a tall glass will do it justice. The tea's flavor lacks any real "wow" factor, but that is made up for by its beautiful appearance." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Shaiha's review: "Very strongly scented Jasmine tea. A real delight to all the senses." Read review » |
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Vanessa's review: "The jasmine flavor came through immediately and was very soothing, however the green tea was very, very weak. In fact, I found it hard to even detect the green tea at all. Still, if you are new to jasmine teas this would be a good tea to sample. " Read review » |
6/10 |
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Laura's review: " The primary flavor is actually a nice deep cocoa flavor that is similar to a darker chocolate flavor. The jasmine in this brew is almost an after-thought and really just adds interest instead of totally dominating the cup." Read review » |
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Kari's review: "In the cup, the jasmine aroma was pleasing and the chocolate wasn’t too sweet." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The jasmine flavor was not too strong, which was ideal for me. At a not-quite-hot-yet-not-quite-cold temperature, it was easier to draw out the chocolate flavor, and the jasmine provided a nice, clean finish. This tea gets points for its uncommon blend of ingredients. " Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Numi's review: "It's not as obviously complex as other teas, but for a white jasmine it's doing well. This is definitely a mood tea—good for enhancing a mood or helping add to the ambiance rather than appreciating this on its own." Read review » |
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Patty's review: "It's been half an hour since I finished the cup, and I still have the tastes of jasmine and tannins, and a full feeling in my mouth, a satisfied feeling." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
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Christine's review: "The leaves smell wonderfully of jasmine, and the taste is strong enough to satisfy, but subtle enough not to overpower." Read review » |
6.5/10 | |
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Clay's review: "A pleasing flowery aroma and a light taste on the tongue... an amazing jasmine tea that I would recommend for any jasmine lover." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Lea's review: "A well-rounded, honey-colored brew... not too fragrant or too flowery, resulting in a mellow and soothing cup." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Christine's review: "It's not nearly as revolutionary as I thought it would be, but it's still quite good. " Read review » |
7/10 |
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Stephen's review: "A uniquely-flavored iced tea that hits the right notes in the smoky and flowery categories. Crisp, clean and delicious." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Lynn's review: "While the flavor of this tea did not wow me, for someone who drinks pearl jasmine more for the olfactory experience, this tea really delivers." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Lynn's review: "It looked a bit like a sea urchin when fully open and revealed a cluster of orangey red flowers and an arch over them made of white jasmine and a golden yellow flower. It had a nice autumn look, just right for the season. " Read review » |
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Troy's review: "A great, if delayed display." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "This is a great tea for those just starting to get into green tea or those that like their floral components a bit muted. In all, beautiful packaging of a decent tea." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Dan's review: "This is a nice Jasmine Pearl tea that meets expectations -- yet falls a little short on the second infusion." Read review » |
6.8/10 |
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Geoff's review: "The second infusion was on par, if not better, than the first. While not without peer, it still pulls rank over a white peony. A re-taste is not out of the question." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Dan's review: "A silver needle white that pairs perfectly with the jasmine for a sweet, delicate infusion that's as tasty as it is subtle." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Kari's review: "A delicious tea that has an aroma from across the room." Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Katie's review: "This is probably a good starter tea for someone new to jasmine, but I was hoping for something stronger." Read review » |
6.0/10 | |
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Brad's review: "Though other reviewers summarily enjoyed the silver needle variety, I do not. It is a burden, as experienced while transporting logs." Read review » |
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Christine's review: "The white tea is dominant with the jasmine riding shotgun, so to speak. I would prefer the jasmine to be more prevalent, but it is stronger than most jasmine teas I've found." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
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Jamie's review: "The flavor of the tea, though, was hard for me to pick out. This seemed more a jasmine tea to me than a jasmine scented tea." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Numi's review: "The oolong isn't strong here; it's more like a backdrop for the soft jasmine scent, like a reassuring friend standing alongside." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Lea's review: "This is a fine oolong tea that you'll undoubtedly enjoy if you like jasmine tea." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Jamie's review: "After all, the tea had no bitterness to it, was nice and smooth, and obviously, if you've brewed yourself a cup of chocolate orange truffle tea, you aren't really interested in the solo flavor of a black tea. The black tea does a nice job as a smooth background for the starring flavors and I really enjoyed the brew." Read review » |
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Vanessa's review: "The brewed tea was, for me, just a bit disappointing because the chocolate flavor was weaker than I would have preferred. The citrus flavor provided a nice finish to the end of each sip, although I also tasted bitter notes to this tea, perhaps most comparable to burnt coffee." Read review » |
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Nicole's review: "I could just barely taste the chocolate or the orange peels, and there was an unpleasant, slightly bitter aftertaste." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Christine's review: "Even with a pinch of sugar (which I find improves most jasmine teas), it still doesn't have a very strong flavor. Although, I have tried a few loose leaf jasmine teas that were far worse than this, so it isn't all bad." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Jennifer's review: "The fragrance of the steam from this pot was just as alluring as the dry tea, but the tinge of honey was not as noticeable. The first sip yielded that same burst of perfume on my tongue as the honeysuckle nectar. My mood immediately lifted, but I also felt a sense of calm." Read review » |
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Troy's review: "Every one of the Dragon Pearl teas I've had was overpowered and borderline undrinkable. Which is entirely miserable as their the only brand on the market with packaging a man can leave on his coffee table and not get a snicker from every date he brings home." Read review » |
3/10 | |
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Numi's review: "The scent isn't strong; it's more like catching a waft of jasmine on a walk past someone's yard, rather than standing in front of a jasmine plant." Read review » |
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Cap & Kettle's review: "The flavors develop slowly on the tongue - starting with a deep, primal orange flavor, before transforming into a full flush jasmine taste." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Shane's review: "One of the better jasmine teas I've tried... the jasmine flavor doesn't overpower the green tea, which is a nice change of pace." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Numi's review: "It feels strong and brassy, not delicate yet not overwhelmingly perfumey either. This is strong, don't-beat-around-the-bush, black coffee version of jasmine tea." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
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Lynn's review: " This was by far my oddest and most interesting tea encounter to date. " Read review » |
6.5/10 |
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Shaiha's review: "A bagged jasmine tea scented with a really sweet jasmine with a bite" Read review » |
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Sophie's review: "Reasonably priced for the quality of the blend, smooth and deeply floral, this straightforward offering from Two Leaves and a Bud brings one back to the simple pleasures of tea drinking." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Shaiha's review: " My You, Me & Tea Jasmine Silver Needle sample is very pretty with light green unbroken leaves cover lightly with a white fur. The aroma of Jasmine is incredible as I open up the baggy. I could stand here sniffing this tea all day long. " Read review » |
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Steven's review: "For those who enjoy the jasmine aroma on its own, this would be a very good choice." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Barbara's review: "This tea really hit the spot. I think it makes an excellent breakfast tea, or an after dinner dessert tea." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Numi's review: "The jasmine is delicate and seems to be part of the rest of the tea, instead of the dominant element, at least in the scent. By the time it's steeped, it's all light jasmine." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Kari's review: "The jasmine flower aroma came though strongly with the dry leaves but when they were infused, more traditional green tea undertones were presented." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Nicole's review: "A naturally-sweet jasmine tea... the jasmine flavor here might be too strong for some, but I enjoyed it a great deal." Read review » |
7/10 |
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Laura's review: "I'm not the biggest floral tea person, but this is nicely balanced. The tea base works really well with this too." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Katie's review: "My experience does not speak for everyone's, and if the idea of this tea appeals, you should still try it out." Read review » |
4.5/10 | |
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Shelly's review: "Though the flavor seemed promising, this tea lacked a punch of flavor from either vanilla or jasmine." Read review » |
5/10 | |
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Christine's review: "The vanilla is still the dominant flavor of the two, but the jasmine makes itself known and adds an interesting twist to the traditional vanilla." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
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Patty's review: "...if your taste is for more subtle flavors, give this a try. If you enjoy fruit-enhanced black teas but prefer them on the less assertive side, you'll probably like this one." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Kari's review: "It had an aroma of sweet candy and tastes like lemongrass." Read review » |
5/10 | |
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Laura's review: "I really enjoyed this blend and liked the way the lemon stood out in front of the Bergamot. This added something special to this Earl Grey that makes it unique and even more delicious in my opinion. " Read review » |
7.50/10 |
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James's review: "A white tea with an inviting, yet calming aroma... more a relaxing cup of tea rather than one to get your morning started." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Stephen's review: "A decent jasmine tea, though the underlying oolong leaves are perhaps a bit too bitter for this blend." Read review » |
6/10 |
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Jamie's review: "The scenting of the tea was just right weight wise in order to be able to taste the tea along with the flower, but the base tea seemed to be lacking in taste qualities to make it a really interesting backdrop for the jasmine." Read review » |
5.5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "Most noticeable about this tea, visually, scentwise, and tastewise, are the rosebuds. For sure, the rose's contribution hits you on the front of the sip. But there is an unexpected overall mellowness to this tea. " Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Emma's review: "The ingredients were high quality, no question about that, but it was just too floral for an oolong in my opinion." Read review » |
4/10 |
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Troy's review: "Great package, but a little too strong on the Jasmine." Read review » |
5/10 |
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Vanessa's review: "The jasmine aroma was all but nonexistent in the brewed tea, although did come through, but only very faintly, in the flavor. " Read review » |
5/10 |
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Troy's review: "Truth is Beauty, Beauty Truth, but most certainly Beauty is not always tasty." Read review » |
5/10 |
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Numi's review: "After steeping, the aroma was still wonderful but the tea was much drier and more acidic that I hoped. " Read review » |
4/10 | |
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Clay's review: "A disappointing, bitter-tasting jasmine tea... even after repeated experiments with steeping time, I was unable to get a pleasant brew out of this blend." Read review » |
4/10 |
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Casey's review: "Tastes more like lemonade or a Jolly Rancher candy than a green tea... I'm sure there are some who would prefer this blend, I'm just not one of them." Read review » |
3/10 |
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Joe's review: "Pleased and grateful to give it a try, but for me this tea was not a pleasant experience. " Read review » |
2/10 |
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