Brown Sugar Jasmine Tea Caramels Recipe (2024)

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We are officially in VIETNAM! Woohoo!! If you missed my last post on the how, what, when, where, why — check it out here. One thing I didn't cover was the content for my food posts: I'll likely still be talking about day-to-day stuff, like I did in Bozeman, but now my daily life is traveling! I'll save the nitty-gritty travel details for travel-specific posts.

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So far we've been exploring Hanoi, mostly by foot, and adjusting to our new "lifestyle" as nomads. Of course we're making a point of eating delicious, local, Vietnamese food. It's incredibly easy to find a little hole-in-the-wall joint, bursting with locals. We just sit down and a bowl of steamy noodles (or whatever the specialty of that particular spot is) appears in front of us! We look entirely silly sitting on tiny little baby stools, but we make it work! My favorite so far was our lunch yesterday — bun bo nam bo: a big pile of rice noodles with beef, herbs, and a little bit of broth (not enough to make it soup, like pho!).

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I thought I'd share these caramels today because it seems fitting — we're drinking a lot of tea! I'm not sure exactly what type of tea we're being served most of the time, but it smells and tastes exactly like the temples smell. If you've ever been to a temple, you know what I'm talking about! It's unmistakable! It's delicious!

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I made these caramels before we left Bozeman in an attempt to use up some of our remaining food, including tea and brown sugar! I love jasmine tea, and thought it would be perfect in a soft pillow of caramel. I was right! I was really nervous that the flavor of the tea wouldn't actually come through, but was pleasantly surprised to find a strong, but not overpowering, jasmine undertone to the caramels. I'm particularly fond of brown sugar caramels because my mom used to make them all the time, and they're so soft and delicious! I adapted this recipe from her "Christmas Cookbook" which includes a variety of recipes she makes during the holidays. They're some of my favorites!

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For the jasmine in this recipe, I suggest seeking out a high quality jasmine tea. It will make a big difference in your final product! If you have loose tea, use that, but if you only have tea bags you can cut them open (you'll need a few of them) and then have loose tea. Take care not to over-brew the tea, either! You don't want bitter caramels!

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Brown Sugar Jasmine Tea Caramels

  • Author: by Mary
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20-30 caramels 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup half & half
  • 2 Tbsp loose Jasmine tea (highest quality you can find)
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of salt

Instructions

  1. Butter an 8x8 inch pan, line with buttered parchment paper, and set aside.
  2. Heat the half & half until near boiling, then submerge the tea and let steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the tea, and set the half & half aside.
  3. Combine the butter and brown sugar in a large, heavy saucepan. Melt while whisking.
  4. Once melted, add the corn syrup, salt, and jasmine-infused half & half. Whisk to combine, then bring to a simmer (and stop whisking) and cook until a candy thermometer reads 244 F.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and pour into the prepared pan.
  6. Once cooled, cut into small squares and wrap in wax paper.

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  1. Matt Robinson says

    I seriously want to eat every one of those. Love that you put jasmine tea in there! On another note, nothing like authentic Vietnamese food huh? It's the best! Naomi is vietnamese and she takes me to Little Saigon here in SoCal all the time and we go crazy over the food.

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  2. Graham @ Glazed & Confused says

    Jasmine Tea + caramel seems like such a great combination that I would have never thought of.
    These look so luscious and absolutely divine!

    Pinning these for later!

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    • Mary says

      Thanks, Graham! I really enjoyed the combo — it was a new one for me, too!

      Reply

  3. Roxanna says

    Instead of using Half & half, would it be possible to use the tick part of a tin of coconut cream?

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    • Mary says

      Hi Roxanna —I would use the whole can!! Coconut cream is a great substitute.

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  4. Robin Johnson says

    Did you use jasmine green tea or black tea with jasmine flowers?

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Brown Sugar Jasmine Tea Caramels Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is brown sugar good with jasmine tea? ›

Sweetener: I love the flavor combination of jasmine green milk tea and cardamom syrup, but maple syrup, brown sugar syrup, agave, coconut nectar, or plain simple syrup all work well too. Oat milk: The creamy consistency of oat milk accentuates the sweet, floral notes of jasmine tea incredibly well.

How to make the best jasmine tea? ›

Jasmine Dragon Tears may be prepared in a standard teapot, or in your favorite mug or lidded gaiwan. For best results, we recommend that you pre-warm your vessel, and place 2.5 grams of leaf per 6 oz of liquid, before infusing with 160-175 degree water for up to 1-3 minutes.

How do you make jasmine tea from fresh flowers? ›

Bring 24 ounces of fresh water to a boil, and pour over rose petals and jasmine blossoms in a tea pot. Let steep 5-10 minutes, then strain into a pretty china tea cup and enjoy!

Do you strain jasmine tea? ›

To prepare the leaves or pearls, simply add them to a pot and add hot water between 160–180°F (70–80°C). Avoid using boiling water as it can ruin the tea's delicate flavor. Let the tea steep for 3–5 minutes, then strain and serve.

Is jasmine tea OK for diabetics? ›

For those at risk of type 2 diabetes or already trying to manage the health condition, a cup of jasmine tea can be worth its weight in gold thanks to those green tea leaves too. Jasmine tea that uses green tea as its base will bring a burst of health benefits to those with diabetes.

What blends well with jasmine tea? ›

Vegetal with a hint of sweetness, jasmine tea pairs well with berries and citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit. These fruits are known to relieve stress and help boost your mood so they're a perfect pairing to amplify the health benefits of jasmine tea.

Is it OK to drink jasmine tea everyday? ›

Jasmine tea and other green teas are safe for most people to drink in amounts up to 8 cups a day. However, there are still some possible risks. Green tea contains oxalates, compounds found in many plants.

What does jasmine tea do to your body? ›

The all-powerful antioxidants in jasmine tea can help support your immune system by fighting bacteria and infections. As well as this, the tea has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can help reduce pain and prevent general damage to your body.

Why does my jasmine tea taste bitter? ›

Jasmine tea usually has a sweet flavor and aroma. But using boiling water can make the flavor bitter. Brewing it for more than 3 minutes will also lead to a bitter tea taste.

What kind of jasmine is used in jasmine tea? ›

The perfumed jasmine flowers that flavor jasmine tea usually come from one of two jasmine species: Common Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) or Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac). Both are related to the olive family, Oleaceae, and produce intensely fragrant and sweet-smelling flowers.

Should you use boiling water for jasmine tea? ›

What is the right jasmine tea temperature? You should use water that is 175 to 180 degrees to brew jasmine green tea and jasmine white tea. Other types of jasmine tea with a black or herbal base should be brewed using boiling water.

How do you strain tea if you don't have a strainer? ›

There are a few methods you can use to brew loose leaf tea without a strainer: Paper Towel or Coffee Filter Method: You can use a paper towel or a coffee filter as a makeshift strainer. Place the loose tea leaves in the center of the paper towel or coffee filter and then bring the corners together, creating a pouch.

How do you harvest jasmine tea? ›

In early Summer, the jasmine buds are carefully picked by hand in the afternoon when they are still closed. The tea leaves are then spread out in the tea-making area and the collected jasmine buds are expertly placed on top and left there overnight.

Is jasmine tea good for high blood pressure? ›

Heart Health

Jasmine tea can also help maintain healthy blood pressure levels, which can, in turn, promote a healthy heart rate.

What tea goes well with brown sugar? ›

Black Tea. Choosing the right tea for your brown sugar latte depends on your personal preference. I prefer a strong black tea with rich flavors and heady fragrance that can pair well with the intensity of the cinnamon brown sugar syrup.

Can I use brown sugar with tea? ›

Brown sugars might be too overpowering for delicate green iced tea, but they're great with strong, spicy black tea recipes. You can also enjoy sugar in fun forms, like cubes, rock crystals and even swizzle sticks coated in crystallized sugar.

Is brown sugar good for making tea? ›

Yes, not only does brown sugar sweeten your tea with a molasses flavor, it also gives you more minerals, like calcium, potassium and iron. Brown Sugar is made by adding the molasses back to regular white sugar, which makes it much more moist and prone to clumping than white sugar.

Is it OK to use brown sugar in tea? ›

It's possible to sweeten your tea with brown sugar or white sugar. It comes down to your preference and the type of tea you're drinking. If you're sipping a strong black tea, the caramel flavor or brown sugar may complement it while brown sugar could overwhelm a light tea.

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