Jasmine Tea Dessert
6 servings
20 minutes
Dessert with jasmine tea is a refined treat infused with the aroma of Chinese traditions. Historically, jasmine tea was valued for its delicate floral bouquet, and its combination with creamy milk creates a harmonious, gentle delight. The dessert has a sophisticated taste: sweet vanilla and the freshness of lime enhance the velvety texture of the cream, while passion fruit and orange add a light tartness and exotic juiciness. The presentation is adorned with lemon balm leaves that add a touch of freshness. This dessert perfectly concludes a meal, reminiscent of traditional Chinese sweets where flavor balance plays a key role. It is suitable for elegant evenings or simply to enjoy the moment when one wants to feel the harmony of the East.
1
Pour hot water (250 ml) over the tea bags and let it sit for 10 minutes. Soak the gelatin in water.
- Jasmine green tea bags: 5 piece
- Leaf (sheet) gelatine: 5 piece
2
Place milk, cream, sugar, and the contents of the vanilla pod in a saucepan, bring to a boil and set aside. Soak gelatin (remove excess liquid) and mix it into the cream-milk mixture. Add tea, lime zest, and juice. Mix everything well, let it cool for a short time, then pour into molds and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
- Milk: 200 ml
- Cream: 300 ml
- Sugar: 80 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Leaf (sheet) gelatine: 5 piece
- Jasmine green tea bags: 5 piece
- Lime: 0.5 piece
3
Then briefly immerse the molds in hot water and immediately place the contents on plates.
4
Extract the pulp from the passion fruit, peel the oranges, and distribute everything on plates. Garnish with lemon balm leaves.
- Passion fruit: 1 piece
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Lemon balm leaves: to taste