Osmanthus Tea (Osmanthus fragrans) is a distinctive flower infusion and a rare addition to Tea Life’s range. Also known as Sweet Olive or Sweet Osmanthus, the dried flowers are prized for their naturally sweet, floral-fruity aroma with apricot and peach-like notes.Osmanthus is closely associated with tea culture in China and Japan, where the flowers are traditionally harvested in late summer. The fragrant blossoms are enjoyed on their own and are also commonly used to scent or blend with teas such as green tea and oolong.Tea Life’s Osmanthus Tea is pesticide free and naturally caffeine free. Brewed on its own, it produces a pale golden-yellow infusion with soft floral notes, stone-fruit sweetness and a smooth, fragrant finish. What makes this Osmanthus Tea distinctive · 100% Osmanthus fragrans flowers · Also known as Sweet Olive or Sweet Osmanthus · Pesticide free · Naturally caffeine free · Sweet floral-fruity aroma with apricot and peach notes · Can be enjoyed on its own or paired with green tea, oolong or honey Brewing · Add around 1 teaspoon of Osmanthus flowers to a strainer or infuser. · Pour over hot water and cover the cup. · Steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain and serve. · For a fuller floral aroma, adjust the amount of flowers or steeping time to taste. Taste profile · Aroma: sweetly floral and fruity with apricot and peach notes · Taste: delicate and smooth with soft stone-fruit sweetness, light florals and honey-like notes · Mouthfeel: smooth and rounded · Finish: long-lasting and fragrant with a floral-fruity echo · Liquor colour: pale golden-yellow · Pairs well with: green tea, oolong or honey Ingredients 100% Osmanthus flowers (Osmanthus fragrans) Explore Tea Life’s Scent of Asia collection.