3. 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.