Jasmine Tea (Jasminum sambac)

Family: Oleaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Jasminum sambac is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Aromatic water prepared from the flowers is popular in Thai cooking, especially for desserts . — The dried flowers are commonly used to scent tea, especially in China.; They can be used in conjunction with Jasminum lanceolaria; 30 kilos of the flowers are combined with 10 kilos of Jasminium lanceolaria flowers to scent 100 kilos of tea.; Aromatic water prepared from the flowers is popular in Thai cooking, especially for desserts .

Habitat & North American Range

Within its native distribution range, J. sambac occurs in dipterocarp forests. Once naturalized, J. sambac is found growing in disturbed sites, secondary forests, coastal areas, abandoned gardens and orchards near villages. . Found at elevations up to 600 metres. (Zone 9)