Does Jasmine Tea Have Caffeine?

Does Jasmine Tea Have Caffeine?

If you’ve ever sipped a cup of jasmine tea and felt that slight lift, you might be wondering: does jasmine tea have caffeine? The short answer is yes — but how much depends a lot on how it’s made. Let’s break it down in real talk.

What Is Jasmine Tea?

Jasmine tea is typically green tea that’s been scented or blended with jasmine blossoms (from the jasmine plant). Sometimes jasmine is infused with white tea or even oolong or black tea bases. But most jasmine teas you’ll find are actually jasmine green tea, meaning the caffeine behavior is closer to green tea than to herbal teas. 

Because jasmine flowers themselves don’t contain caffeine, any caffeine in your cup comes from the tea leaf base (green, white, or otherwise). 

How Much Caffeine Does Jasmine Tea Contain?

The exact amount can vary a lot. Here’s a ballpark range and what changes it:

  • Most jasmine green teas have 15–60 mg of caffeine per cup (≈ 237 ml) depending on steeping time, leaf grade, and amount of tea used. 
  • Some sources say ~28 mg per cup for typical jasmine green blends. 
  • If a jasmine tea is made with a black tea base, caffeine could be higher.

Factors that influence caffeine:

  • How many tea leaves or tea bags you use
  • How long you steep
  • Water temperature
  • Age or grade of the leaves (younger buds often have more caffeine)

If you steep for a shorter time or slightly cooler water, you’ll extract less caffeine, making the cup gentler. 

What Are the Benefits of Jasmine Green Tea?

Because most jasmine teas use green tea as their base, many benefits overlap with those of green tea, plus some added perks:

  • Antioxidant Power & Heart Health
    The polyphenols and catechins (like EGCG) found in green tea + jasmine may help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, support blood vessel health, and reduce oxidative stress. 
  • Mental Alertness & Calmness
    Jasmine + green tea bring L-theanine + caffeine together — a combo known to improve focus without the jitters.
  • Oral Health
    Some studies suggest the catechins in green tea help inhibit bacteria that cause plaque and cavities. Jasmine’s scent is an extra bonus.
  • Digestive Support & Refreshing Quality
    Because it’s lighter than black tea, jasmine can be more soothing—and served iced, it’s a refreshing drink on hot days.

But keep in mind: caffeine affects people differently. If you’re sensitive to stimulants, you might feel its effects even at lower amounts.

How to Brew Jasmine Tea to Manage Caffeine & Taste

Here’s how to get a great cup without going overboard on caffeine:

  1. Use about 1 tea bag (or ~2 grams loose leaf) per 8 oz (240 ml) of water.
  2. Heat water to ~80–85 °C (175–185 °F) — not boiling.
  3. Steep for 2–3 minutes — longer steeping extracts more caffeine and possibly more bitterness.
  4. If you prefer lower caffeine, you can steep shorter (1–2 min) or do a shorter “rinse” first.
  5. Serve hot or cold. Jasmine tea infused cold can taste smoother and milder.

Lemon Jasmine Green Tea Bags

If you like jasmine but prefer a citrus twist, check out our Lipbusycare Lemon Jasmine Green Tea Bags. It's a green tea base scented with jasmine and a splash of lemon. You get floral aroma + citrus freshness, with caffeine in the lower-to-moderate green tea range. Perfect for sipping throughout the day. (Just don’t count on “no caffeine” — it's still tea, not herbal.)

Final Thoughts

So, does jasmine tea have caffeine? Yes. But usually in moderate amounts — often lower than black tea, but higher than herbal teas. Its actual caffeine level depends a lot on brewing style, leaf quality, and how strong you like your cup.

If you're looking for a fragrant, relaxing tea that gives you light energy rather than a coffee hit, jasmine green tea is a solid choice — and our Lemon Jasmine blend gives you an extra flavor dimension to enjoy.

Drink smart, enjoy slowly. ☕

🔍 References / Sources

- Healthline — 9 Reasons Why Jasmine Tea Is Good for You (jasmine tea contains ~15–60 mg caffeine) Healthline

- Simple Loose Leaf — Does Jasmine Tea Have Caffeine? (range 20–60 mg) Simple Loose Leaf

- Tealeavz — Jasmine Green Tea averages 20–60 mg caffeine tealeavz.com

- LiveZesty — Guide to Jasmine Tea: Caffeine, Ingredients & More Zest

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