Scenting is done by a tea producer, before tea leaves are fully finished. They are blended with fragrant fresh flowers or even fruits, usually multiple times, until they take over scent and flavor. Tea has a character of slowly absorbing any flavor and aroma around, meaning quality scented tea will take at least 2-3 weeks to fully absorb the scent.
Scenting teas are believed to have come from the Chinese tea culture during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). The Mongolian influence of bold aroma and spiced foods forced a change to the delicate subtle flavors of tea served at court to this point.
Best scented teas
*Jasmine Green: lightly scented with fresh jasmine blossoms, which impart a delicate floral flavor to the tea.
*Lychee Green: A blend of lychee fruit and fragrant green tea. Smooth and easy fruity taste; a cross between a pear and a grape with some distinct floral notes.
*Ebony Osmanthus: It’s incredibly beautiful and has a unique sweet, creamy, peachy and floral aroma and flavor.
Scented tea
