Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 29-01-2011
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What Is A Blooming Tea Flower?
If you are not familiar with a blooming tea flower, you may be quite surprised. It is a unique type of tea that when brewed, blossoms into a beautiful flower. If this sounds rather confusing, it is quite all right. Below, you will find out more about the process used to make flowering teas, as well as how to choose the perfect blooming tea gift for your friends or loved ones.
A blooming tea flower is very special. It is part of an ancient Chinese tradition, dating back several thousand years. The process of creating a blooming tea flower is complex, but starts with silver needle green tea. This is the core of the tea. One or more flowers are attached to this core with cotton like threads. The flowers are then baked or pan-dried five different times. Once this process is complete, each segment is packaged to ensure freshness.
As the water heats with the flower and green tea inside, the flower begins to bloom. The result is a fragrant, flavourful bouquet that offers a floral fusion of colours. It is almost mesmerizing to watch and this is why a blooming tea gift should include a glass teapot. Each blooming tea flower may be used three times and the flower itself can be kept beautifully for up to three days in water.
The flavour of the green or white tea is quite evident in each cup; however, there is no heavy flower flavour present. Instead, a soft infusion of the flower’s essence seeps through the tea. This creates a rather unique flavour that is soft, subtle, and very inviting. If you love a delightful cup of tea to begin or end your day, a blooming tea flower will certainly give you that experience.
There are several blooming tea gift sets that are sure to please anyone on your list. A variety of flowers is used in this process, including jasmine, amaranth, chrysanthemum, marigold, and pink peony. Most of the teas are a combination of two or more flowers, which mingle to create a new and exciting tea experience. The most popular blooming tea gift sets often contain five or more different flavours of blooming tea flower. Only recently has this Chinese tradition entered into the mainstream tea connoisseur’s world. However, it is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of tea around the globe.
If you are considering a blooming tea gift, you will be pleased to know that each tea flower is chosen by hand and expertly developed to give you the best possible experience. Many of the teas are only available in limited quantities and it does depend on the time of year for some flowers. These tea bouquets are often the centrepiece for a dinner party or family gathering. The tea flowers blossom in only three minutes. Imagine your guests’ surprise when they watch such an enchanting display of floral power. Place your order today to ensure that your favourite flavours are readily available.
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Exotic Teapot brings the unique experience of a Blooming tea flower right to your home. You will find several varieties for your consideration and an accompanying Blooming tea gift to truly capture this unique tea experience.
Easy Exotic by Padma Lakshmi Blooming Tea Set with 8 Teas
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Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot, Clear $25.39 Amaze your guests with this beautiful glass teapot with twelve different jasmine green tea flowers. This pot gorgeously displays flowering teas in full bloom and the set has a sleek but classic design. The teapot comes with an infuser, for use with loose teas, and a lid to keep tea hot while brewing. The set is made completely of hand blown borosilicate glass making it safe for use in the microwav… |
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Primula PTA-4009 Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot, 6 Flowering Teas, and Loose-Tea Variety Pack $29.98 Primula Flowering Tea Set includes a 40-Ounce Glass Teapot, 6 Flowering teas and a Loose Tea Variety Pack. The tea pot is made of handblown, borosillicate glass, ideal for preparing flowering tea. Primula Flowering Teas are hand sewn by artisans in China. The finest AA Grade green tea leaves are wrapped around all natural flowers to create an encapsulated pod. Simply place the tea pod in the botto… |
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Primula Flowering Tea Set with Half-Moon 40-Ounce Pot, Black/Glass $18.35 Black 40oz Half Moon Teapot with stainless mesh loose tea infuser and 3 flowering green teas with jasmine. Made of durable borisilicate glass; dishwasher safe…. |
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Morning Rise Breakfast blend of Black Teas 18 Bags $5.90 Numi perfects the classic breakfast tea with this organic black tea blend, Morning Rise. Four of the most extraordinary black teas compose this hearty, complex, and exciting morning cup. Ceylon, gardened in the small and exotic country of Sri Lanka, bestows its strong yet smooth profile, while Indian grown Assam imparts a malty and robust depth. Keemun, from China, offers deep burgundy notes that … |