What are Good Vanilla Jasmine Tea Blends?

Vanilla jasmine tea is unique among many flavored teas. Because jasmine and vanilla's flavors meld so well with other flavors, good vanilla jasmine tea can be made from any tea variety. There really is no "best" blend of vanilla jasmine tea; it's really more dependent upon your tastes. But, here are some things you can expect from different blends of vanilla jasmine tea.
Black Teas
Vanilla jasmine tea is very often made from black tea. And, of course, there are literally hundreds of different black teas, each with its own unique flavor.
One of the most popular varieties of black tea is Assam black tea. Assam teas are grown in the northeast part of India, along the border to Burma. Vanilla jasmine Assam tea will be bold, but not overly so, and will have a very mellow taste because the typical flavor of Assam tea should blend quite nicely with vanilla. The most notable fragrance will be that of jasmine, which will also add a lingering sweetness to the tea.
Chinese black teas are also very popular for making vanilla jasmine tea. Chinese black teas are very flavorful and are known for getting better with age. The flavor of a Chinese black tea will grow deeper and richer as the tea gets older. A Chinese black tea flavored with vanilla and jasmine will be complex with a variety of flavor notes.
Ceylon black teas, from Sri Lanka may also be used to make vanilla jasmine tea. This black tea is sweet and nutty with a medium body that blends well with the flavor of vanilla. The jasmine scent will be extremely fragrant when combined with Ceylon tea.
Green teas
Though the overwhelming majority of the world's plain jasmine teas are made with green tea, it is less common for vanilla jasmine tea. Vanilla jasmine tea made from green tea will have a very light and natural taste, giving you a true sense of the botanical. The flavor of green teas can vary based on where they're grown and produced. For example, green teas grown in Japan have a much greener and grassier flavor than those grown in China. This is because all Japanese green teas are steamed rather than fired, which protects the original flavor of the tea leaf.
Though there will be subtle difference, you can count on all vanilla jasmine green teas to brew a pale liquor and have a lingering sweet flavor.