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Jasmine tea is a flavored or scented tea. Scented teas are made by infusing traditional tea leaves from the Camellia sinensis bush with flowers, fruit, spices, oils, extracts, or other ingredients to provide additional flavor.

Here's how to make the perfect cup of jasmine tea:

1, Boil water (filtered water is ideal). If using an electric kettle, set the temperature to 175 degrees.

2, Place your tea in a teapot and add the heated water.

3, Cover and steep for 3 minutes.

4, Strain loose tea or remove teabag, and pour into your favorite mug.

5, Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Because most commercially-available jasmine tea blends do not contain actual flowers, (but are scented using either essential oil or fragrance) many of the benefits of jasmine tea come primarily from the green or black tea leaves from which the drink is made.

Caffeine provides a temporary metabolism and mental boost, but can produce negative side effects if you're very sensitive to it or consuming large doses (over 200 milligrams per day).2

There is not enough known about the safety of tea extracts or supplements for pregnant or breast-feeding women. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests that pregnant women limit caffeine consumption to less than 200 mg per day because higher caffeine intakes have been associated with increased risk of miscarriage and low birth weight in some epidemiological studies.1

Both black  tea and green tea contain polyphenols including catechins, flavonoids, and tannins. Researchers have linked the consumption of flavonoids to several favorable health outcomes due to their antioxidant effects, but scientists advise that more research is needed to say for certain if tea can significantly boost your health.2

Some tea drinkers believe that jasmine tea can help to induce calm before sleep. However, these benefits haven't been proven in clinical studies. If you're drinking tea to relax before bed, make sure it's caffeine-free. The simple ritual of taking quiet time out of your day to sit and sip tea likely offers independent stress-reducing benefits.