Tea and Life

Nepal Hills' Floral Green Tea is for drinkers who want their green tea to smell as good as it tastes. Grown at altitude in Nepal's Ilam district, it has a naturally jasmine-forward, aromatic character that comes not from added flowers or flavouring but from the growing conditions themselves. Cool mountain air, slow leaf development, and careful processing produce a green tea with a floral profile that's genuinely unusual — and genuinely delicious.

What Is Floral Green Tea?

Floral Green Tea is a lightly processed green tea from Nepal's Ilam district, produced from young buds and leaves that develop a naturally aromatic, jasmine-like character during high-altitude slow growth. Unlike scented green teas (where jasmine flowers are layered with tea leaves during processing), the floral character in Nepal Hills' Floral Green Tea comes from the tea plant itself — a combination of terpene compounds produced in cool, slow-growing conditions.

It's the same principle that makes high-mountain Taiwanese oolong aromatic without added flavouring: altitude and cool temperatures cause the tea plant to produce more volatile aromatic compounds, which survive into the cup when the tea is processed and brewed with care.

Flavour Profile

Jasmine and honey on the nose — distinctly floral, noticeably aromatic even before brewing. The cup is light, naturally sweet, with a clean vegetal base and a floral finish that lingers. No bitterness when brewed at the correct temperature. No astringency. A gentle, aromatic green tea that works beautifully as an afternoon cup.

It's lighter and more aromatic than the Organic Light Green Tea, which has a cleaner, more purely vegetal character. If you want your green tea to have presence and perfume, Floral Green Tea is the one.

Who Is Floral Green Tea For?

• Floral tea lovers — those who appreciate jasmine tea but want the floral character to come from the tea itself, not from added flowers
• Afternoon drinkers — light caffeine, calming L-theanine, aromatic and pleasant without being stimulating
• Oolong explorers — the aromatic profile bridges toward Nepal Hills' Floral Oolong Tea, making this a natural stepping stone
• Gift buyers — the aroma on opening the pouch is immediately impressive; a sensory experience that photographs and gifts well

How to Brew Floral Green Tea

Water temperature: 80–85°C. The floral aromatic compounds are delicate — boiling water will drive them off and leave a flat, slightly bitter cup. Let boiled water cool for 3–5 minutes or use a temperature-controlled kettle.

Leaf ratio: 1 teaspoon (1.5–2g) per 250ml.

Steep time: 2 minutes. The floral character is front-loaded — it appears early in the steep and can be muted by over-infusion. Taste at 1.5 minutes and extend only if needed.

No additions: Milk and sugar mask the floral character entirely. Drink straight, ideally from a glass or white ceramic cup where you can see the pale yellow-green liquor.

Re-steeping: The second steep at 85°C for 2.5 minutes often has a slightly sweeter, less grassy character than the first — many drinkers prefer it.

Natural vs. Added Floral Character in Tea

Most "floral" green teas on the market achieve their character by scenting tea leaves with jasmine flowers during processing — a traditional Chinese technique that produces a pleasant but artificial result. The jasmine aroma is real; the connection to the tea plant is not.

Nepal Hills' Floral Green Tea achieves its aromatic profile through growing conditions alone. The same volatile compounds (linalool, geraniol, and related terpenes) that appear in jasmine flowers are produced naturally by tea plants grown in cool, high-altitude conditions with slow leaf development. This is the same mechanism behind the floral character in high-mountain oolongs and the muscatel notes in Darjeeling second flush.

Floral Green Tea vs. Organic Light Green Tea

• Floral Green Tea — more aromatic, jasmine-forward, naturally perfumed. Better for those who want presence and fragrance.
• Organic Light Green Tea — cleaner, more purely vegetal, certified organic. Better for those who want a straightforward high-quality green with organic credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the floral flavour natural or added?

Natural. The jasmine-like aroma comes from the tea plant itself, grown at altitude in cool conditions that promote aromatic compound production. No flowers, no flavouring agents, no additives.

How does Floral Green Tea compare to jasmine green tea?

Traditional jasmine green tea is scented with jasmine flowers — the floral character is real but external to the tea. Nepal Hills' Floral Green Tea has a naturally produced floral character from the tea plant itself. The result is more integrated and subtle, and the tea's own character is preserved rather than overlaid.

How much caffeine is in Floral Green Tea?

Approximately 20–40mg per cup — lower than black tea and significantly lower than coffee. Combined with L-theanine, it produces a calm, focused alertness rather than stimulation.

What's the best way to store it to preserve the aroma?

Keep the pouch sealed, away from light, heat, and strong-smelling foods. Green teas are more sensitive to odour absorption than black teas — don't store near spices or coffee. Use within 12 months of opening for best aroma.

Does Nepal Hills ship Floral Green Tea to Canada?

Yes — Canada-wide shipping from Peterborough, Ontario. Free shipping on orders over $60 CAD.

The Bottom Line

Floral Green Tea is the aromatic end of Nepal Hills' green tea range — naturally jasmine-forward, smooth, and light, with a fragrance that makes opening the pouch as enjoyable as drinking the cup. If your green tea ritual is as much about aroma as flavour, this is the one.

Buy Floral Green Tea or try both greens alongside the full range in the Tea Sampler Kit.