Dried Jasmine Flowers (Jasminum sambac)

Dried whole flowers of Jasminum sambac, Arabian Jasmine or "Sampaguita," the species used to scent jasmine green tea and as one of the most prized flowers in perfumery. The intensely fragrant flowers have been cultivated for centuries across the Mediterranean and South/Southeast Asia.

Key Facts

Botanical name

Jasminum sambac

Family

Oleaceae

Common names

Arabian Jasmine, Sampaguita (Philippines), Mogra (India)

Native region

South Asia; cultivated across tropical Asia

National flowers of

Philippines (Sampaguita), Indonesia (Melati Putih), Tunisia

Common uses

Jasmine tea scenting, perfumery, religious offerings, edible garnish, hair ornament

What are Dried Jasmine Flowers?

Jasminum sambac is a small flowering shrub or vine native to South Asia, producing intensely fragrant small white flowers. The species is the principal flower used to scent traditional Chinese jasmine tea (the green tea base is layered with fresh jasmine flowers overnight; the tea absorbs the aroma). Jasmine is also a centerpiece of Indian, Philippine, and Indonesian flower traditions - strung into garlands for religious offerings, hair ornaments, and ceremonial purposes.

How to Use Dried Jasmine Flowers

For jasmine tea: combine with green tea leaves and steep together (the flowers don't carry as much aroma when dried as when fresh, but still scent the brew). For sachets and potpourri: combine with other dried aromatic flowers. For tea on their own: steep 1 teaspoon of dried flowers per 8 oz cup in hot water for 3-5 minutes. For aromatic syrups: simmer flowers in sugar syrup for jasmine-flavored sweetener.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Sambac Jasmine and other jasmine species?
Multiple jasmine species exist; Jasminum sambac (Sambac) is the species used for jasmine tea and Asian flower traditions. Jasminum officinale and Jasminum grandiflorum are also fragrant but have different cultural contexts.

How is jasmine tea made?
Green tea leaves are layered with fresh jasmine flowers overnight, allowing the tea to absorb the aroma.

What is Sampaguita?
The Philippine national flower; the local name for Jasminum sambac.

Are dried jasmine flowers as fragrant as fresh?
Some aromatic loss occurs in drying; dried flowers retain a gentler version of the fresh aroma.

Can I use these in cooking?
Yes; jasmine flowers are edible and used in syrups, infused sugars, and as floral garnish.

How long do dried jasmine flowers retain fragrance?
Stored sealed and away from light, 1-2 years.

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