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Published on: May 26, 2023
Dynamic aroma characteristics of jasmine tea scented with single-petal jasmine "Bijian": A comparative study with
Yuhang Zhang1, Mengya Gu1, Shiwei Yang2
1Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics, Breeding and Multiple Utilization of Crops, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, Fujian, China.
Abstract:
This study investigated the dynamic changes in jasmine tea during the scenting process and explored the differences in the aroma characteristics of jasmine tea scented with single-petal jasmine "Bijian" and traditional double-petal jasmine "Shuangban." Twenty-one key volatile compounds were identified from jasmine tea by headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Compared with the intensely floral and sweet fragrance characteristic of jasmine tea scented with double-petal jasmine "Shuangban," the tea scented with single-petal jasmine "Bijian" exhibited a fresher aroma, which can be attributed to the accumulation of methyl benzoate. Indole and eugenol were identified as the major contributors to the pronounced floral flavor. Furthermore, the large accumulation of α-farnesene, geraniol and α-ionone, helps jasmine tea to show a stronger freshness and fragrance aroma. These findings provide new insights into the aroma characteristics of jasmine tea scented with single-petal jasmine "Bijian" and support its application and promotion in tea production.
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