The secret of jasmine-scented tea (Mo Li Hua Cha)

In China, jasmine tea (Mo Li Hua Cha) is said to be the oldest of the flower teas and to have been developed under the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Our Mo Li Hua Cha is made according to an age-old tradition; a layer of tea leaves is spread out on a tarpaulin, and on top of them a layer of jasmine flowers is added, followed by another layer of tea and then 30 to 40 cm of jasmine buds. The heat given off by the flowers packed between the layers of tea accelerates the opening of the buds which release all their perfumes. The flowers are then removed one by one by hand and the process is repeated 3 times with new, freshly picked buds. During the last operation all the buds are removed so as not to make the brew bitter. The tea contains neither flowers or added aromas, and this is a guarantee of quality!