Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea
Perfumed jasmine over apricot sweetness and a bright, downy green-tea base.
Jasmine Maofeng is a downy, fur-tipped green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. The cup is bright and perfumed, with jasmine, apricot, fresh grass and honey. Brewed in a glass teapot at 80°C.
Sensory profile
You should taste
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 28 mg in one serving (8 oz cup (240ml)), a concentration of 11.7 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
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| Brewing method | Glass Teapot |
|---|---|
| Brew ratio | 1:83 |
| Dose & yield | 2.9g → 240g |
| Grind size | Whole Leaf |
| Water temperature | 176°F / 80°C |
| Target brew time | 2:00-3:00 |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240ml) |
What you need
- 2.9 g loose-leaf green tea
- 240 g filtered water at 80°C
Required gear
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Warm the pot with hot water and pour it away, so the brewing water does not lose heat to cold ceramic.
- 0:10Add 2.9 g of leaf to the pot or basket, leaving room for it to open.
- 0:20Pour 240 g of water at 80°C over the leaf and cover. Start the timer.
- 2:50Remove the leaf or decant completely. Leaf left in the pot keeps extracting and turns the last cup bitter.
What it may be good for
A number worth knowing
We list about 28 mg for an 8 oz cup.
Do not oversteep
Jasmine is a delicate perfume. A long steep or hot water can make the green tea underneath taste bitter and hide the flowers, so pour off at about three minutes.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you.
Jasmine Maofeng is a downy, fur-tipped green tea scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. The cup is bright and perfumed, with jasmine, apricot, fresh grass and honey. Brewed in a glass teapot at 80°C.
Origin & Story
Maofeng means fur peak, and here it describes the tea underneath the perfume: a downy, tippy green tea made from young shoots. The jasmine is added afterwards, and the base has to be good enough to be tasted through it.
The flower is Jasminum sambac, known for its pure white petals and intensely aromatic scent. To scent the tea, a layer of dry tea is spread out, then a layer of fresh flowers, then tea again, and the pattern is repeated until all the material is used. After resting for many hours, the flowers are carefully separated from the tea, which is then dried. The scenting can be repeated as many as six or seven times for the top grades.
Fuzhou, in Fujian, is the most important city in producing jasmine tea in China, though it is also made in Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi and Zhejiang. Green tea is the most common base, with white tea, oolong and black tea also used.
In the cup the jasmine leads, with an apricot sweetness, fresh grass and honey behind it. Use water at about 80°C, 3 g of leaf for 240 ml, and steep for two to three minutes in a glass teapot or cup.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 70/100 |
| Acidity | 30/100 |
| Bitterness | 18/100 |
| Body | 48/100 |
| Aroma | 96/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea?
One serving, 8 oz cup (240ml), contains approximately 28 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea?
Target 80°C (176°F).
How long should Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea be extracted?
Timing: 2:00-3:00. Method: Glass Teapot. Ratio: 12g leaves per Liter. Grind or leaf format: Whole Leaf.
What does Maofeng mean in jasmine tea?
Maofeng means fur peak. It describes the base: a downy, tippy green tea made from young shoots, to which the jasmine perfume is added.
What is jasmine tea made from?
Most often green tea, although white tea, oolong and black tea are also used. The tea is scented with fresh blossoms of Jasminum sambac, layered with the leaf and later separated and dried.
Who should avoid Jasmine Maofeng Green Tea?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much tea is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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Borosilicate Glass Teapot with Infuser
In this recipe: Teapot with room for the leaf to open
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