Adding A Scent To Your Tea

Scented teas have been popular for centuries, especially in Asia. Teas scented with flowers or aromatic plants are enjoyed as a refreshing change to what some call bland green or black teas.

Scented tea is made by infusing a base tea, green or black, and adding petals, fruit peel or herbs. These then add an aromatic essence to the tea, giving it a soothing relaxing tone.

These days the scented tea industry has become quite popular and with this popularity comes a varied mix of scents. From fruit flavored teas, to luxurious mint chocolate and raspberry swirl teas. These are fun teas which can be enjoyed anytime during the day and make a refreshing hot or iced beverage.

So What Types Of Scents Are There?

Fruits

Fruit flavored scented tea comes in a variety of tastes and textures. From striking and refreshing teas like Honey Vanilla White Tea and Lovely Lemon Drop to colorful scented fruit teas such as the raspberry creams and strawberry white tea. For those wanting a tea that reminds them of holidays in the tropics then Passion fruit green should give the exotic taste they need.

Fruit teas enlighten the senses and can give that little burst of energy to give you a push in the morning.

Flowers And Herb Scented Tea

Flowers and Herbs can add a relaxing, soothing tone to any tea. For instance the favorite Earl Grey tea is made with the plant Bergamot and has been popular for many as a breakfast tea. Probably one of the most traditional of the flowered scented teas is the Jasmine tea. Jasmine has been added to teas for centuries and is a great way to unwind and relax after a heavy day. For those looking for a more spicy scented tea, the chai tea has become a favorite. Scented with Indian spices such as masala this blend can warm and sooth the soul. Ginger and ginseng have also been known to be added to scented teas to boost energy and invigorate the mind.

Fun Filled And Sweet Tooth Scented Tea

For the bold and daring there are also a range of fun teas like chocolate mint, raspberry cream and strawberry white. These teas have become popular with most retailers as people look for their favorite foods in a hot beverage.

Scented Tea Brewing Instructions

Like all loose leaf tea, there are ways to make sure that you have the optimal taste for your scented tea. This is especially important when brewing a scented tea. First of all, make sure you pre-warm both the teapot and the teacups. To do this, place a little bit of boiling water into both and gently swirl the water around. This will make sure that the tea does not cool down too quickly.

Next, depending on the tea you have, place the loose leaf scented tea into the teapot (the measurements will vary from tea to tea). Make sure the water you use, is fresh and not distilled as this will ruin the taste. The steeping time will vary depending on the scented tea and strength preference. Then, by either using an infuser or a tea strainer, pour the tea into the cups and enjoy!