Portfolio item posted on Wednesday, May 5th 2010 at 10:32 PM

Jasmine and green tea are two of the most popular flavors of the Orient.

We’ve written several times in this blog about the popularization of black teas and rooibus tea in the U.S., and we wanted to return again another interesting part of tea history: the emergence of green tea from the Orient to Western awareness.  Black tea was always easier to ship around the world than green.  Today, we’ve seen green tea exceed it’s oxidized cousin in many parts of the world.  In the Far East, green tea is an essential drink, and it is usually combined with the beloved jasmine blossom, such as this blend here.  This creates a delicate and sweet brew that many feel is the ultimate expression of Eastern civilization.  Order soe online today, from our host, Red Leaf Tea!