Why Dry Jasmine Flowers

Jasmine is known as the “Queen of the Night.” And all thanks to the charming aroma. In the East, the flower is especially revered, as it is a symbol of selfless love. In China, for example, there is even a folk song called “Molihua” and literally translated as “the flower of jasmine”. Originally from China and jasmineIt is usually green with a distinctive smell.



In our latitudes, large-flowered jasmine is common, and now is the time for its flowering. Editorial "Site" suggests you take care of collecting inflorescences, because jasmine petals are not only suitable for flavoring tea. By the way, at the end we will share the way to brew it correctly.



Jasmine Jasmine tea is a unique natural flavor that can give harmony to the space. At least that’s what they think in the East. Jasmine flowers can be put in a closet with clothes and underwear. Just make a sachet and that will be enough. It can be left in the room, the air will be filled with a noble fluid.



Application of jasmine
  1. For the soul.
    It is believed that jasmine has a beneficial effect on the spiritual state of a person. The aroma will relieve tension, help to find mental balance, relieve stress. Put sachets next to the pillow and soon you will notice that you fall asleep easier, and the sleep itself is deeper and calmer. Take a bath before bed with a decoction of jasmine and lavender, it is prepared in equal proportions.
  2. For the body.
    In perfumes, jasmine is not only used for smell. The oil from this flower tones the skin and restores hair. You can simply add a few drops to an everyday cream or shampoo. Again, the pleasant aroma has a calming effect.
  3. For creativity.
    It is said that jasmine is shown to creative people, as its smell can awaken imagination, help to find innovative solutions and form a truly original creative agenda. If you work in advertising or in advertising, try surrounding yourself with jasmine.




How to collect jasmine If you have this wonderful plant growing in your backyard, then why not stock up on flowers for the whole year ahead? However, you will have to wake up early, at 4-5 am. It is believed that at this time inflorescences most oil. It is not good to collect in the rain, even if it is dry for a day. Take a larger container, the flowers should not be pressed, you need them to “breathe”.



Just put them on a piece of paper in one layer and put them in a warm dry place. The flowers will dry for about 5 days, you can gently stir them to dry evenly. Remember that jasmine is a fragile plant, so drying, for example, in the oven is not suitable. The petals will crumble after that, and this is no good. You should make bright fragrant flowers.



How to store jasmine Glass containers are best suited. If it is a container of dark glass – ideal. Although a regular, say, liter jar is also suitable. It is not necessary to cover the lid tightly, let the air enter. If the banks are strained, then paper bags remain. An important nuance - inflorescences can be stored for about a year, then they begin to lose their aroma.



Usually with jasmine brewed green tea. It is believed that in hot weather, this combination has a “cooling” effect. However, you can add flowers to black, “warming” tea. The classic of the genre is three parts of welding and one part of dry inflorescences. Just pour boiling water and let the tea brew. Do not forget that green tea is stronger than black, so do not overtonize.



We can assure you that the jasmine collected by your own hands will not differ from the one sold in stores. I am also proud that this is my product. If you can't wait to drink jasmine tea right now, then brew fresh flowers and some leaves with brewing in a one-to-two ratio. Just be sure before you wash it. Use either black or green tea, whichever you like.



Jasmine tea For me, the drink is unique. In China, often tried, a persistent associative series is present. On this link, you can see recipes for a dozen more useful and pleasant teas. We are waiting for your impressions. And enjoy your tea!

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