Jasmine Flower Tea

Why people make this tea

Nourilo loves brewing flower teas at home — he calls it a small everyday pleasure, no need to fuss over the ceremony or exact gram counts; as long as it feels relaxing and the flavor is right, that’s enough. Jasmine in particular smells wonderfully clean and sweet. In food therapy it is associated with easing a stuck, irritable feeling, settling the middle, and gently supporting digestion — and it is traditionally linked with help for bloating, bad breath and an uneasy gut.

Method

1. Put the jasmine flowers in a pot.
2. Pour in water at about 95°C (just off the boil).
3. Cover and steep for about 3 minutes, then serve.

Nourilo’s Tips

Jasmine pairs nicely with an oolong (a green-style tea leaf) — neither steals the other’s fragrance. It is traditionally regarded as a friendly cup for people watching their weight or troubled by bad breath.