How to Make Jasmine Flower Tea: Brewing Guide, Iced & Milk Tea

Updated October 30, 2026 · By Khwan's Tea

Jasmine flowers are delicate, and the most common mistake is water that's too hot. Here's how to brew a sweet, fragrant cup every time, plus iced, green tea and milk tea variations. For background, see our jasmine flower tea guide.

What you'll need

• Dried jasmine flowers
• Fresh water, ideally filtered
• A teapot or cup with a lid, and a strainer
• A thermometer (handy but not essential)

Classic jasmine flower tea

Per cup: 1 teaspoon (about 8–10 buds) · 250 ml (8 oz) water · 80–85°C (175–185°F) · 3–4 minutes

1. Warm your teapot or cup with a little hot water, then pour it out.
2. Add the jasmine flowers.
3. Boil the water and let it rest for 2–3 minutes, until it's around 80–85°C.
4. Pour over the flowers, cover and steep for 3–4 minutes.
5. Strain and enjoy plain or with a little honey.

Iced jasmine tea

1. Steep 2 teaspoons of jasmine flowers in 250 ml of 80–85°C water for 4 minutes.
2. Strain and cool.
3. Pour over ice and sweeten lightly with honey syrup.

For a zesty version, try our lemon ginger jasmine iced tea.

Cold brew jasmine tea

Add 1 tablespoon of jasmine flowers to 500 ml of cold water and refrigerate for 6–8 hours. Strain and serve. Cold brewing gives a smooth, naturally sweet tea with no bitterness.

Homemade jasmine green tea

1. Add 1 teaspoon of green tea and ½ teaspoon of jasmine flowers to your pot.
2. Brew with 75–80°C water for 2–3 minutes.

This blend contains caffeine from the green tea.

Jasmine milk tea

Brew strong jasmine tea, then add milk and sweetener. Follow our step-by-step jasmine milk tea recipe.

Troubleshooting

• Bitter: water too hot or steeped too long. Cool the water and shorten the steep.
• Weak: use more flowers, not a longer steep.
• No aroma: the flowers may be old or have been stored open. Keep the pouch sealed.

FAQ

What temperature should the water be for jasmine tea?
80–85°C (175–185°F), well below boiling.

How long should jasmine tea steep?
3–4 minutes for hot tea.

Can I re-steep jasmine flowers?
Yes. A second steep of 4–5 minutes gives a lighter, still fragrant cup.