Flowering Teas

 basic introduction:   A flowering tea, ( blooming tea , performance tea, or decorative tea ) is a small  bundle  of  dried  tea  leaves  and  dried  flowers  bound  together  with cotton thread  into  a  ball.  When  steeped,  the  bundle  expands  and  unfurls  in  a process that emulates  a  blooming  flower . The teas are generally mild and take a few  minutes to begin to impart their flavor to the glass. Typically they are sourced from the Yunnan province of China. Flowers commonly used in flowering teas include globe amaranth, chrysanthemum, jasmine, lily, hibiscus, marigold and osmanthus.Most flowering teas are made with black, green, or oolong tea, and many of them include dried flowers to add color to the floral arrangement when it “blooms” in the teapot. Specialty tea companies carry flowering tea, often in samplers which include a mixture of flavors and arrangements.


good effects:it depends the flower and tea you choose.

Steeping Instructions: Place one Flowering Tea in a teapot (a clear glass teapot is recommended so you may watch it unfurl). Bring water to a low boil and pour over tea. The tea leaves will unfurl and the tea flower will slowly open. Allow to steep 2-3 minutes, or to desired strength.After enjoying the first pot, a Flowering Tea may be re-steeped 2-3 more times. The tea you make should be decanted into teacups within a short period of time so that leaves do not remain in hot water, which would adversely affect the fine taste of this tea. Please note that above estimations are based upon a teapot which holds 18-20 ounces.





origin of flowering teas:You may hear flowering tea referred to as performance tea, blooming tea, or decorative tea, referencing the beauty of the flower as it unfurls. Most people prefer to brew flowering tea in glass teapots or teapots made from other clear materials so that they can see the flower clearly. It can also be brewed in large clear or white cups, although most flowering teas are designed to provide multiple servings, so a single cup could end up being too strong.