JASMINE TEA (in Vietnamese: chè ướp hoa nhài) isn’t just beautifully fragrant, it’s also packed with a mix of health and calming benefits from both the green tea base and the jasmine blossoms. Here are its main benefits:

1. Rich in Antioxidants

The green tea used as the base (often from Thái Nguyên) is full of catechins, powerful antioxidants that help fight free radicals — molecules that contribute to aging and chronic disease.

2. Supports Heart Health

Regularly drinking jasmine tea may help:

Lower “bad” LDL cholesterol Improve blood circulation Reduce blood pressure This comes from the polyphenols in green tea, which support heart and vascular health.

3. Boosts Focus and Mental Alertness

It contains moderate caffeine — enough to help you stay alert and focused, but not as strong as coffee. The amino acid L-theanine also helps balance caffeine’s effects, creating calm alertness rather than jitters.

4. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

The aroma of jasmine itself has calming effects. Inhaling jasmine scent can lower heart rate and promote relaxation — it’s often used in aromatherapy to ease tension and lift mood.

5. Supports Metabolism and Weight Management

Green tea’s compounds can slightly boost metabolism and aid fat oxidation. While not a miracle drink, it’s often part of a balanced wellness routine.

6. Strengthens Immunity

The antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in jasmine tea may help strengthen the immune system and reduce susceptibility to infections.

7. Promotes Healthy Skin

Thanks to its antioxidant content, jasmine tea may help protect skin from environmental damage and slow premature aging.

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How to Brew It

Water temperature: around 80–85°C (176–185°F) — not boiling, to avoid burning the leaves.

Tea-to-water ratio: about 1 teaspoon per cup. Steeping time: 30 seconds to 1 minute for the first brew; slightly longer for the next ones.

I often reuse the same leaves 3–4 times, each pour revealing a subtler layer of flavor.

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