Unlike the majority of teas in the market which are made from one hundred percent tea leaves without any additives, jasmine green tea is in an entirely different category.  This is special tea is made by blending the essence of only the most select, prime-quality blossoms of the jasmine plant to the tea. Jasmine has its origins in ancient Persia which then made its way to China because of ancient trade routes.

Chinese tea makers then discovered how the pleasant fragrance of jasmine flowers can make traditional. Over the years, they have perfected the art of picking jasmine flowers at the peak of their fragrance and mixing these flowers with green tea leaves until every last essence of jasmine fragrance is absorbed by the tea leaves.

These days, various jasmine green tea brands are believed to contain substances with anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-viral effects. These substances, commonly known as polyphenols, have the potential of slowing down the aging process because of its effect in delaying oxidation – thus eliminating free radicals. This is also why extracts from green tea can also be found in anti-aging beauty products such as anti-wrinkle creams, lotions and facial scrubs.

Some research findings also indicate that because of polyphenols' high potency as anti-oxidants, these substances might be beneficial in preventing carcinogenic cells from forming in the body. Furthermore, studies indicate that using jasmine green tea as a gargle might be a good preventative measure against influenza. An additional benefit of using jasmine green tea as part of anyone's regular oral hygiene regimen is its capacity to prevent tooth decay due to its relatively high levels of fluoride.  

For people who are struggling to lose extra pounds, perhaps the most attractive therapeutic benefit of jasmine-infused green tea is its potential as an effective weight-loss aide. It contains substances such as catechins and caffeine which are known to accelerate the body's natural ability to burn excess fat by stimulating the body to use up stored calories. Studies have been conducted which had shown that people on a weight-loss program lost more weight when they consumed green tea with jasmine in as little as three months.

With all these amazing potentials for improving health, it is not too difficult to conclude why jasmine green tea has grown in popularity over the years. Not only does it taste good and smell good, it has goodness packed in each individual leaf for anyone to enjoy.