Imperial Garden Jasmine Flower Buds | Whole, Closed Flower Buds • Traditional Terroirs of Excellence in East Asia
Jasminum sambac: whole, closed flower buds, Extra Grade.
Location and Growing Variables
Biotope
Jasmine Sambac, the excellence of a royal lineage: the jasmine selected for this lot belongs exclusively to the species Jasminum sambac, recognized in fine herbalism and fine perfumery as the variety richest in volatile essences. Grown in preserved traditional terroirs of East Asia, this jasmine flourishes in rich, well-drained soils under a subtropical climate. Unlike common jasmine (Jasminum officinale), lighter and more fleeting, the Sambac variety possesses a singular biochemical signature marked by a high content of benzyl acetate and linalool, which gives it its heady scent — at once suave, full-bodied and deeply calming.
Harvest
A strict anatomical sorting, the closed bud: the technical superiority of this 20 g lot lies in the finely measured stage of maturity at harvest. Jasmine must never be picked open, for the flower releases its essential oils into the air as it blooms, leaving a dry, flat flower. Our artisans pick only flower buds still closed, late in the evening or at nightfall, when the plant concentrates all its aromatic sap at the heart of the bud. The buds then undergo immediate dehydration at a controlled low temperature to lock the fragrant molecules inside the flower.
Technical Data and Processing
Scientific Name
Jasminum sambac.
Principal Name
Jasmine Flower Buds.
Traditional Name
Mo Li Hua (Treasure of the Imperial Garden).
Origin
Traditional terroirs of excellence in East Asia.
Part Used
Whole, closed flower buds (Extra Grade).
Format
20 g (an ideal airy volume, calibrated to fill your 80 ml jars beautifully).
Organoleptic Characteristics
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Appearance & TextureSmall closed flower buds, creamy white to very pale ochre, with a light, crisp, perfectly dry texture.
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Batch controlTo the naked eye, the batch stands out for its perfect integrity: whole buds of an impeccable cream to ivory color, entirely free of leaves, stems or browning due to oxidation.
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Aromatic SpectrumA powerful floral fragrance, soft, honeyed and enveloping.
Brewing Parameters
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Preparation (pure infusion): Allow about 1 to 2 grams of buds (a generous teaspoon) for a 200 ml cup. Pour barely trembling spring water heated to between 80 °C and 85 °C at most. Leave to infuse, covered, for 4 to 6 minutes. The buds rehydrate and gradually release their fragrance and a clear, lightly golden liquor. Strain before tasting.
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Rituals and masterful pairings: Jasmine is the ideal companion for your compositions. It pairs masterfully with Persian Damask Rose buds for an absolute floral bouquet, or with your slices of Tianmu Mountain Reishi to soften the nobility of their bitterness.
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Precautions for use: A raw natural product intended for adults. As a precaution, regular use is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep the glass jar tightly closed, away from direct light, humidity and strong odors, to preserve the fidelity of its olfactory signature.
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