Exact quantities, then the method.
Jasmine green is a perfumed tea, all about the floral aroma, so it pays to brew it gently. Let the kettle drop to around 80C, give the bag two minutes, and the jasmine lifts off a soft green leaf without any harshness. Scalding water flattens both the scent and the tea.
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You'll need
- 1 tea bag of Twinings Jasmine Green Tea
- 200ml freshly boiled water, cooled to around 80C (check with a thermometer)
- A little honey, to taste (optional)
Method
- After boiling, let the kettle drop to around 80C for the jasmine green tea; confirm it with a thermometer or the kettle's own setting.
- Jasmine bag into the cup, then the water over it.
- Steep for 2 minutes, no longer, to keep the leaf soft and let the jasmine come through.
- Take the jasmine bag out unsqueezed; a little honey is up to you.
- Jasmine green tea needs no sweetener; the floral note is naturally pleasant and honey can mask the delicacy of the jasmine.
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Brewed with: Twinings Jasmine Green Tea, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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