Historical Background of Jasmine Boba Tea and how is it Made?

 

During China's Ming dynasty, jasmine boba tea began its journey to becoming the most well-known scented tea in the world (1368-1644). The Ming love of all things flowery may have had something to do with jasmine's rise in popularity.

The things that are still around from that time show intricate floral patterns and references in porcelain, paintings, embroidery, home decor, and even books. During this time, it's not surprising that beautiful flowers like chrysanthemum, osmanthus, orchid, and jasmine were used in food and tea.

Well, during the next Qing dynasty (1644–1911), tea was still flavoured, but bergamot, lychee, and orange were added to the mix to make it taste even better.

How do you make jasmine tea?

It is easier to find out where Sampaguita came from. The species is native to a small area in the eastern Himalayas that is shared by Bhutan and India.

However, it grows quickly and is grown in gardens all over Asia and Southeast Asia. It has become naturalised in other humid, tropical parts of the world, such as Madagascar, Central America, the Caribbean, and Florida. Sampaguita is the Philippines' national flower.

The flowers are strung together to make leis, garlands, and crowns that are used to honour visiting dignitaries, congratulate graduates, celebrate weddings, or mourn deaths. It is also one of the three national flowers of Indonesia.

In that country, it stands for holiness and purity. Jasmine is the flower of life, so brides and grooms wear jasmine garlands at weddings. At funerals, jasmine flowers are given as gifts to the spirit of the dead. Sampaguita blooms all year long, but its flowers smell the best in the summer.

The flowering jasmine plant grows best in the same places as China's most famous teas: in subtropical or cool climates at high mountain elevations.

At least seven provinces in China make jasmine tea, but Fujian is where the most well-known and traditionally scented jasmine tea comes from.

A traditionally scented jasmine tea is prized for its sweetness, barely perfumed scent, and flavour balance between the floral blossoms and the delicate tea leaves.

What is so good about jasmine green tea?

As with any tea, it is hard to say for sure what health benefits green tea has beyond the fact that it is a great way to stay hydrated and feel good.

We always say that the best tea for you is the one you enjoy the most, and that you can get the most out of it by taking a moment to prepare and drink it in peace and quiet. Jasmine tea has a long history of being good for your health.

It was traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat heart problems and to calm inflammation in the muscles and joints. Tea is full of antioxidants, especially catechins, which are known to be good for your health, especially when it comes to your metabolism.

We can say for sure that if you like Jasmine tea; this is by far the best health benefit.