Dammann Frères Enveloped Tea Bags - Thé Vert au Jasmin

Tasting Notes of the Curator

Dammann Frères Thé Vert au Jasmin is a beautifully poised tea in which jasmine fragrance and green tea freshness meet without overpowering one another. The aroma rises gently from the cup, led by white flowers and the unmistakable perfume of jasmine. It is fragrant but not excessively sweet, offering a graceful floral character rather than the heavier impression of perfume.

The green tea base gives the infusion its structure. Fresh vegetal notes emerge beneath the jasmine, recalling tender leaves, steamed greens, and a faintly grassy brightness. This natural freshness keeps the blend lively and prevents the floral notes from becoming cloying.

On the palate, the tea is delicate and clean, with a light astringency that brings definition to the finish. The jasmine appears first, followed by a softer vegetal heart, then a refreshing dryness that gently clears the palate. As the cup cools, the floral character becomes even more apparent, revealing a subtle natural sweetness beneath the tea’s brisker edges.

This is a classic jasmine tea with an elegant sense of restraint. It is aromatic enough to feel special, yet balanced enough for regular enjoyment. Each Cristal® sachet is individually enveloped to help preserve its delicate fragrance and make a consistent cup easy to prepare at home, at work, or while travelling.

Brewing and Pairing Suggestions

Steep one sachet in water heated to approximately 80°C for 3–4 minutes. Avoid freshly boiling water, which may intensify the tea’s astringency and overwhelm its more delicate floral notes. Remove the sachet once the desired strength is reached.

Its clean floral profile makes Thé Vert au Jasmin particularly suitable for light and aromatic dishes:

Chinese cuisine: Serve with dim sum, steamed dumplings, spring rolls, or delicately seasoned noodle dishes.

Seafood: Pair with steamed fish, prawns, scallops, sushi, or lightly grilled shellfish.

Rice dishes: Enjoy with fried rice, congee, rice paper rolls, or mild rice bowls.

Light vegetables: Pair with bok choy, asparagus, mushrooms, snow peas, or steamed greens.

Fresh fruit: Serve with pears, peaches, lychees, melon, or citrus fruit.

Delicate pastries: Enjoy with almond biscuits, coconut cakes, madeleines, or lightly sweetened shortbread.

For an iced version, brew slightly stronger than usual, allow the tea to cool completely, and serve over ice with a slice of pear, peach, or lemon.

Tea Perfumed with Living Flowers

Jasmine tea is one of the great scented tea traditions of China. Rather than relying solely on added flavouring, traditional jasmine tea is perfumed by bringing finished tea leaves into contact with freshly harvested jasmine blossoms.

The flowers are usually gathered before opening and allowed to release their fragrance as evening approaches. Tea leaves are layered with the blossoms, absorbing their aroma over time. The flowers may then be removed and the process repeated, depending on the style and desired intensity of the finished tea.

Green tea is particularly well suited to this method because its fresh vegetal character offers a clean foundation for jasmine’s white-floral perfume. The two do not simply sit side by side; they soften and shape one another. Jasmine gives the tea elegance and fragrance, while the green tea provides freshness, structure, and a lightly drying finish.

Dammann Frères’ version captures this enduring harmony in an individually enveloped format. Each sachet offers the quiet pleasure of a flower-scented cup without requiring elaborate preparation—just carefully heated water and a few unhurried minutes.

Storage Instructions

Keep each tea bag sealed inside its individual envelope until ready to brew. Store the box in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, humidity, and strongly scented foods or spices. Handle the sachets only with clean, dry hands.