Hi Emily, To chip in here … Note that only jasmine officinale is edible. If you live in the South do not mistake “Carolina Jasmine” for real Jasmine. It is “false Jasmine” aka Gelsemium Sempervirens and considered too poisonous for human consumption.
The edible flowers of jasmine officinale are intensely fragrant and are traditionally used for scenting tea, as you know. In North America, jasmine is rarely used in foods however, you’ll see it in Thai cuisine and especially in seafood dishes. Jasmine flower is also use to make sweet syrups for desserts. See recipes from yummly, a popular recipe site.
Hi Emily, To chip in here … Note that only jasmine officinale is edible. If you live in the South do not mistake “Carolina Jasmine” for real Jasmine. It is “false Jasmine” aka Gelsemium Sempervirens and considered too poisonous for human consumption.
We like making sachets of dried flowers. Here’s how to make sachets.
The edible flowers of jasmine officinale are intensely fragrant and are traditionally used for scenting tea, as you know. In North America, jasmine is rarely used in foods however, you’ll see it in Thai cuisine and especially in seafood dishes. Jasmine flower is also use to make sweet syrups for desserts. See recipes from yummly, a popular recipe site.