Jasmine Blossom, 50 Pieces
Jasmine Blossom is best known for tea, but its delicate floral aroma and soft, lingering flavour make it versatile for infusions, gentle cooking, baking, and elegant pairings. Celebrated across cultures of Asian origin, it adds a touch of calm luxury to both sweet and savoury creations. The blossoms are naturally fragrant — never overpowering, enhancing dishes without dominating them.
Taste & Aroma
Lightly sweet with creamy undertones, Jasmine Blossom offers a soft, romantic aroma with hints of honey and fresh green notes. Its flavour unfolds gently, finishing clean and delicate, making it perfect for desserts or subtle savoury dishes.
Mouthfeel & Aftertaste
Infused or cooked, it delivers a smooth, silky mouthfeel and a gentle, lingering floral finish. Elegant and restrained, Jasmine Blossom rewards thoughtful use with a refined sensory experience.
Cooking Suggestions: How to Use Jasmine Blossom
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Infuse: Steep blossoms in warm liquids to release aroma and gentle sweetness.
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Steam: Add to steaming foods for a subtle, fragrant lift.
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Simmer: Include in low-heat dishes to slowly impart floral notes.
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Bake: Fold blossoms into batters or dough for lightly scented pastries and cakes.
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Blend: Blend into smoothies, sauces, or syrups for a natural floral accent.
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Marinate: Combine with mild oils, honey, or light acids to infuse proteins or fruits.
- Cold Extraction Method: Steep in cold liquids for gradual, soft floral flavour release.
Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Jasmine Blossom With
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Tea & Beverages: Pairs beautifully with green, white, and lightly oxidised tea. Also enhances cocktails with Gin or vodka, lemonades, and sparkling water.
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Desserts & Sweet Fruits: Complements chocolate, coconut, figs, apples, berries, cherries, grapes, plum, pomegranate, peach, pineapples, watermelon, grapefruit, lime, mandarin, and rhubarb for floral-sweet harmony.
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Rice & Grains: Enhances plain or lightly sweetened rice and subtly infuses with grain-based dishes.
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Seafood & Crustaceans: Works well with sushi, fish (saltwater), crab, lobster, prawns, bringing out their natural sweetness and fragrance.
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Meat & Game: Pairs delicately with poultry (chicken, duck, goose, pheasant, pigeon), deer, rabbit, veal, lamb, and goat for aromatic complexity.
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Vegetables & Herbs: Highlights fennel, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms, other mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, tofu, seaweed, soy sauce, yuzu, ponzu for a refined herbal note.
- Spices & Flavourings: Enhances cinnamon, vanilla, sugar in both sweet and savoury contexts for warmth and balance.
