Jasmine Tea: Recipe, Detox Claims and Side Effects

Jasmine tea is tea scented with jasmine blossoms; this cold-brew recipe takes 4 hours and 5 minutes and makes about 6 cups (1,420 mL).

What is jasmine tea?

Jasmine tea is usually made by scenting green tea leaves with jasmine blossoms. Some versions use other tea bases, so their flavor and caffeine content can differ. A floral-only jasmine infusion is a different product and may not contain tea leaves.

Jasmine tea has a floral aroma and a taste that depends on its tea base. Unlike many blends sold as herbal detox tea, jasmine tea made with tea leaves normally contains caffeine.

How do you make jasmine tea?

Cold brewing gives jasmine tea time to develop its flavor in the refrigerator. Use a clean, covered container and jasmine tea labeled as suitable for cold brewing.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Steep time: 4 hours
Total time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
Yield: About 6 cups (1,420 mL)

Ingredients

• 12 g loose-leaf jasmine tea, about 2 tablespoons or 1/8 cup
• 1,420 mL drinking water, about 6 cups

The volume of loose leaves varies, so weighing the jasmine tea is more consistent than measuring it by the spoonful.

Steps

1. Wash a pitcher or jar and a strainer with soap and water, then rinse them thoroughly.
2. Add the jasmine tea and drinking water to the pitcher.
3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 4 hours.
4. Strain out the leaves and serve the jasmine tea, or return it to the refrigerator in a covered container.

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How should you store jasmine tea?

Keep the jasmine tea refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours of preparation for the best flavor. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave jasmine tea at room temperature for more than a few hours. If serving it over ice, use clean drinking water to make the ice.

What does jasmine tea do for detox?

Jasmine tea can contribute to hydration, but it has not been shown to remove toxins or boost the body's detoxification processes. There is no established reason to drink it as a cleanse.

The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts. Drinking enough fluid supports normal body functions, but jasmine tea does not replace the work of these organs.

How much jasmine tea should you drink, and when?

There is no special detox dose or required time to drink jasmine tea. Enjoy it as a beverage when you want it, taking its caffeine content and your overall fluid intake into account.

If caffeine affects your sleep, consider having jasmine tea earlier in the day or choosing a decaffeinated version. The amount of caffeine varies with the tea base and brewing method, so check the package when that information matters to you.

Jasmine tea does not need to replace plain water or regular meals. Choose a serving size that suits your thirst and how you respond to caffeine.

What are the side effects of jasmine tea?

Caffeine in jasmine tea can make some people feel jittery, disturb sleep or cause a racing heartbeat. Some people also find tea uncomfortable on an empty stomach; having it with food or choosing less may help.

People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children, and anyone sensitive to caffeine should check with a healthcare professional about an appropriate choice. If you have a heart-rhythm condition or take medicines that may interact with caffeine, ask a clinician or pharmacist for guidance. Do not stop prescribed medication because of jasmine tea.

Seek medical advice if symptoms such as a racing heartbeat persist or concern you. Seek urgent care for severe symptoms, such as chest pain, fainting or difficulty breathing.

Frequently asked questions about jasmine tea

Jasmine tea can be enjoyed plain to let its floral aroma stand out. The answers below cover a few other ways to serve and choose it.