White Jasmine Flowers Herbal Tea

Ingredients

• fresh White Jasmine blossoms (from a "Jasminum officinale" plant)
• hot water (around 80°C)

Method

1. Pick a handful of fresh jasmine blossoms from your plant.
2. Boil water in a kettle and let it cool slightly to reach the desired temperature.
3. Place the jasmine flowers in a teacup.
4. Pour the hot water over the flowers.
5. Let the flowers steep for 2–3 minutes.
6. Carefully strain the tea leaves and flowers from the liquid.

Notes

Jasmine flowers can be mixed with Green tea. Use ½ teaspoon of Green tea and ½ teaspoon of Jasmine tea into a pot for each person. Steep for 5–10 minutes.

Jasmine essential oil can be used in the bath, or vaporized in an oil burner. It can be added to a massage oil or cream. Already diluted in Sweet Almond Oil, use 6–8 drops per bath.