What is the history of jasmine?
For centuries, hundreds of species of jasmine have been growing in all warm regions of the planet: Central Asia, China (the world's leading producer), but also Afghanistan, Iran, India and Nepal. In the 16th century, jasmine was introduced to Spain, before spreading to the rest of the Mediterranean region, and being cultivated since the 17th century, in France, in Grasse, the world capital of perfumery. Intense and pure, this white flower is also loaded with symbols. Dedicated to Vishnu, the god of the stability of the world, it is featured in all Indian festivals and ceremonies. Finally, jasmine's powers of seduction are said to be infinite: legend has it that the voluptuous Cleopatra coated the sails of her boat with jasmine essence when she visited Julius Caesar, leaving in her wake a perfume of intoxicating elegance...
What are the benefits of lemon?
Rich in vitamin C, lemon is renowned for its detoxifying properties: it helps with digestion and the elimination of toxins. When combined with tea, lemon juice (or lime juice) would preserve much of the tea's antioxidants... which would otherwise be destroyed by the digestive system before they can pass into the bloodstream.
What are the health benefits of jasmine?
The jasmine flower has been used traditionally for centuries for its action on digestion. Rich in antioxidants, it promotes the richness of the intestinal flower, while relieving stomach cramps. Its other benefits would reduce depression and anxiety (thanks to an anti-stress action on a neurotransmitter of the nervous system), but also improve sleep. This relaxation of the body and mind could also affect the libido. Finally, we are also talking about an anti-spasm action which could relieve certain coughs and period pains, and antiseptic properties which would help fight skin problems such as acne. In this case, consider incorporating jasmine essential oil into your beauty treatments.
What are the health benefits of jasmine herbal tea?
Beyond the properties of jasmine flower, infusions and herbal teas (they are the same thing) are well-being allies, because they help to strengthen hydration. Water intake is vital for several reasons, notably because it is necessary for the evacuation of toxins. The digestive system needs it to carry out “drainage” work. Infusions are then a clever way to encourage us to drink more water, while leveraging the multiple virtues of medicinal plants.
How to prepare homemade jasmine herbal tea?
It's easy to make your own jasmine flower infusion. To do this, you can pick jasmine, in nature or in your garden, but be sure to choose flowers that have not received pesticide treatments. Tear off the petals and place them in a tea filter. If you don't have fresh flowers available, opt for dried organic jasmine flowers or jasmine flower buds (online or in an herbalist). Count around 20 g of jasmine petals per liter of water. Pour simmering water over it. Leave to infuse for ten minutes then filter. You can enjoy jasmine tea hot or at room temperature.
How to flavor jasmine herbal tea?
Most commonly, jasmine infusion is drunk pure, that is to say not mixed with other plants. If after tasting “plain”, you want to go for a more complex blend, adding other natural flavors and other benefits for the body, we recommend that you focus on other floral flavors, such as rose or violet, or combine jasmine with green tea, which goes very well with it and is known to be rich in antioxidants. Finally, lovers of sweet flavors will not fail to add a little honey, brown sugar, maple syrup or agave to their jasmine infusion.
Where can we find jasmine in organic blends? Kusmi Tea ?
At Kusmi, we have created a wide range of organic teas and infusions for you, because we don't always have the desire, or the time, to make them at home. Among our favorite recipes, we recommend our jasmine green tea, with deeply sunny floral scents. As delicious to enjoy hot as iced! Jasmine is also present in our tea “Dragon Pearls”. The silver buds of this green tea are rolled into small pearls, then scented with freshly picked jasmine petals. Quite a poem! Like other Kusmi teas and herbal teas, these are blends from organic farming, packaging made in France, and eco-responsible packaging.