Definition: Jasmine tea generally refers to a tea (not an "herbal tea") that has been scented with jasmine flowers or flavorings. Jasmine tea is usually made with green tea.
How Jasmine Tea is Scented
Traditional jasmine green tea is harvested, made into green tea, stored until the jasmine flower harvest, and then scented during a multi-day process. There are two ways the tea can be scented with jasmine.