Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 06-01-2010
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The Aesthetics of a Chinese Tea Set or A Flowering Tea Set
One of the most appealing aspects of the herbal tea experience is watching the color changes that take place as the tea is brewing. The surprisingly vibrant hues that result from brewing the many varieties of herbal tea are intriguing enough in a traditional china or porcelain tea service. They become even more visually stimulating when witnessed through the transparency of a Chinese tea set or a flowering tea set.
This aspect of brewing herbal tea is a far cry from the days of afternoon teas and evening hours when the Tetley or the Taylors is served, even in an elegant silver tea service. The aesthetics of a Chinese tea set or a flowering tea set adds an entirely different set of possibilities to the tea drinking experience that is yet one more benefit of enjoying herbal teas. The nutritious elements of herbs, plants, and flowers when consumed in a brewed beverage are reason enough to jump on the health bandwagon, yet the pleasure of seeing these healthy ingredients come to life in a teapot or a tea cup only complements the overall enjoyment.
Many manufacturers of the Chinese tea set or the flowering tea set draw on the traditions of Asia when designing their wares. Chinese, Japanese, and east Indian craftwork can be seen in the beautiful yet functional shapes of many of these types of tea services. The artistry of the glasswork in a traditionally-styled Chinese tea set, based on centuries of skilled handiwork and masterful designs, blends form and function in a solid and user-friendly service. Even the most simple of designs can enhance the pleasure of brewing herbal teas.
The tradition of the blossom tea, or the flowering tea, that has been handed down over hundreds of generations of Asian artisans is impossible to appreciate in any manner but a flowering tea set. The skill with which these craftsmen can combine herbs, flowers, and plant elements into a veritable tapestry of organic beauty cannot be understood in a regular tea service. Expertly-woven jasmine flowers, rose buds, and chrysanthemums literally regenerate as they steep in the boiled water, turning into dancing lovers and golden dragons right in the teapot or the tea cup.
Many tea manufacturers are becoming aware of the popularity of the Chinese tea set or the flowering tea set among consumers, and are creating new mixtures of organic elements that further enhance the tea drinking experience. A vast spectrum of hues and subtle shades can be created by the right combination of botanicals. The rich red hues of the hibiscus, the amber glow of jasmine and chamomile, and the plethora of earth tones that result from brewing green teas, black teas, rooibos teas, and the ever-popular oolong teas are never so delightful to the eye as they are when brewed in a Chinese tea set or a flowering tea set.
The rewarding experience of drinking herbal tea can be greatly enhanced by the use of a Chinese tea set or a flowering tea set.
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The Aesthetics of a Chinese Tea Set or A Flowering Tea Set – UK tea brand specialises in hand-tied flowering tea, glass teapots and unusual tea gifts.
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