Classic Jasmine Milk Tea Recipe (Using Loose Leaf Tea)

Why Loose Leaf Jasmine Tea Makes Better Milk Tea

Most tea bags use fannings — the dust and broken leaves left over from processing. They brew fast but taste flat and often bitter. Whole-leaf jasmine green tea brews a cleaner, more aromatic cup that makes a noticeable difference in milk tea.

This recipe uses WAO Very Jasmine Green Tea, which is naturally scented with jasmine flowers during processing — not sprayed with flavoring after the fact.

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 8g (about 1.5 tablespoons) loose-leaf jasmine green tea
• 200ml hot water at 80°C (175°F)
• 40ml whole milk or oat milk
• 20ml simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• Ice
• Tapioca pearls (optional)

Instructions

1. Brew the tea: Steep 8g of jasmine green tea in 200ml of water at 80°C for 3 minutes. Don't use boiling water — it will make the tea bitter.
2. Strain and chill: Strain the leaves and let the tea cool to room temperature, or pour over ice to cool quickly.
3. Sweeten: Add simple syrup while the tea is still warm so it dissolves evenly.
4. Add milk: Pour your cooled tea over ice, then add milk. Stir to combine.
5. Optional: Add cooked tapioca pearls. Serve with a wide straw.

Tips for Cafes and Boba Shops

For high-volume operations, brew a large batch concentrate: use 20g of tea per 300ml of water, steep for 3.5 minutes, then dilute 1:1 when building drinks. This keeps your base consistent across the whole shift.

Store brewed concentrate refrigerated and use within 24 hours for best flavor.

Where to Source Jasmine Tea Wholesale

WAO Very Jasmine Green Tea ships in 1kg resealable bags, making it easy to portion and store. If you're running a café or boba shop in the US, contact us about wholesale pricing. We also offer free samples so you can test before committing to a full order.