Teabloom Flowering Teas - 12 Assorted Blooming Tea Flowers in Elegant Gift Canister

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The appearance of blooming tea depends on the type of tea, the flower used, and also the shape of the tea bundle, and how it was sewn together. Smaller, single flower blooms are often used for bundles created for cups or mugs. Bundles that are designed for glass teapots are sometimes more intricate, with multiple blooms opening and creating a design, including floral “vines” that reach up or expand outwards in the teapot. Are Blooming Teas Safe To Drink? Create the next viral video on social media by filming the flowering tea bulbs magically expand and unfurl into a blooming flower. As you pour hot filtered water, the magic does not happen immediately. Staying true to its playful nature, the little bulb carefully unwraps itself - not revealing too much at first. It builds the suspense until, in one sudden and exciting move, it lets go of the flower inside which travels upwards in your teapot like a soaring bird. Flowering tea is a treat for the eyes, nose, and palate. Consisting of tea leaves woven around a dried blossom, flowering tea is brewed in a glass teapot so everyone can enjoy watching the tea "bloom." Skilled artisans create the tea bundles, weaving and tying them into a ball. Other names for flowering tea include blooming tea, blossoming tea, display tea, and tea balls.

To make a blooming tea bundle, tea leaves or buds are carefully chosen for how they’ll bloom within the bundle. The tea is then carefully sewn by hand into the desired shape of the bundle, with a floral inside. White teas, with their long, soft tea leaves and buds, are often the most desired for their presentation upon bloom. Sometimes, a flavoring component is added to tea at this time. This next step is one where there’s a bit of disagreement on. Some choose to place their tea bundle in the mug or pot and then pour the hot water over it. This certainly works for blooming, but you have to be very gentle when pouring the water; otherwise, you risk jostling the tea bundle around. With more delicate bundles, this can even cause some of the tea leaves or flowers to break loose. A more preferred method is to first pour the water into the mug or pot, then gently add the tea bundle into the center. Chamomile: Chamomile is another flower that’s widely recognized in tea culture. Chamomile is one of the gentlest, nurturing florals and is known for its relaxing and stress-relieving attributes. Chamomile is also safe for even the youngest tea drinkers, so this makes for a lovely blooming tea when enjoying a tea party with children. Chamomile also looks lovely in tea blooms, lending a beautiful “wildflower” look to the final bloom. Lavender is known for its calming effects and can be beneficial in relieving the severity of anxiety and depression for some people. Chamomile has similar properties and is well respected in the world of natural health for promoting healthy sleep. These are just a few examples of how certain flowers can enhance the already potent health benefits of tea. Appreciating the Aesthetic of Blooming TeaMost teas contain no calories unless you add milk, cream, honey, or sugar. Most flowering teas are made of green tea. One cup of green tea contains: It’s easy to categorize most types of teas into specific flavor profiles, even with subtle differences among tea growing regions, growing conditions, and the craftwork of tea masters. Flowering tea is something different altogether, offering a beautiful range of flavors, aromas, and presentations.

This tea is the epitome of self-indulgence as the flower emerges as the centrepiece that not only can be enjoyed for its taste but also admired as an art form. It is a true treat for all the senses and appeals to those who love adventure and magic. Preparing blooming tea requires a slightly different process than your average cup of tea. First, you want to use the proper equipment, as mentioned above. You can still certainly enjoy blooming tea without glass mugs or teapots, but the visual aspect will be affected. Blooming flower teas are a modern take on classic tea types that indulge in three senses - taste, smell and the visual. This tea is hands down the most beautiful of all tea types and makes for a perfect gift. The flowers are organic and sustainably sourced, ensuring that each tea is of the highest quality. When brewed, the tea creates a large flower unique to each type of ball. Blooms commonly used in flowering teas include chrysanthemum, jasmine, lily, hibiscus, marigold, rosebuds and osmanthus. Flowering tea is generally served in teapots or cupsmade of glass so that the flowering effect can be enjoyed to its maximum. Feel free to re-steep your flowering tea bulbs, too the bundles can usually be reused two or three times without the tea becoming bitter.Let the tea steep for approximately 3-5 minutes. Three minutes is the average steeping time for white and green teas, but you really don’t want to go beyond the 5-minute mark, no matter how pretty your bloom is to look at. At the 5 minute mark, you begin taking the risk of your tea becoming more bitter. So, sit with your tea for a few moments and enjoy the beautiful bloom before enjoying it. While being a true work of art, Blooming tea is also a bit mysterious in its origin and history. Recently, we’ve seen a growing trend toward these beautiful tea blooms, but when did the practice of “artistic tea” really begin? Not to be confused with the flowers of the tea plant. Bundle of flowering white tea before and after infusion A cup of flowering tea and various bundles in dry form Green tea with blossoming flower For many, the act of enjoying blooming tea is ritualistic. It’s best to enjoy this tea when you have the time to sit and be present in the experience. Enjoy blooming tea when you can sit, relax, watch the bundle unfold and blossom, then quietly appreciate the beauty as the tea steeps. All of that said, the combination of tea and florals used in blooming tea tends to create a light, delicate flavored tea with subtle floral and sweet fruit nuances. White tea is the most common type of tea leaves used in blooming tea, followed closely by green tea.

Since a blooming tea “ball” is simply tea leaves bundled around a flower, there are practically endless combinations of flowering tea to enjoy. In this article, we’re going to discuss the origins of booming tea, along with the best types of teas and flowers for blooming bundles, and all the other must-know facts and details about one of the most popular trends in today’s tea culture. Origins of Blooming Tea Our flowering tea bulbs collection is based on a luxury loose-leaf green tea which has a range of potential health benefits. These are largely due to green teashigh level of flavonoidscalled catechins, which studies have shown may be linked to good cardiovascular function, weight management and even cancer prevention. Because of their minimal processing, green teas are also higher in other antioxidants such as carotenoids and ascorbic acid (vitamin c) than other teas. Most deliverieswill be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. Made of the highest grade of special green tea of fresh spring crops, Jasmine Flowers, Rosebud and Marigold. Flowers have been used in traditional and non-traditional medicines. For example, the calendula can treat more than a dozen different ailments. However, the normal concentration of flower elements in tea is too weak to make an effective medicine. Most of the health benefits of flowering tea come from the tea leaves.

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The catechins, mild acids, and other plant-based substances found in green tea can positively affect oral health, especially for older adults. Green tea can decrease cavities, reduce chances of periodontitis, and even combat bad breath. Potential Risks of Flowering Tea Each bundle of our Great Taste award-winning Perfect Rose and Jasmine flowering tea consists of dried green tea leaves wrapped around dried flowers. All our teas are hand-crafted by skilled Chinese artisans who painstakingly thread and bind together the components into a tightly wound ball. What is A blooming tea?: Blooming teas are elegantly handcrafted using an intricate production process that involves tremendous manual finesse. These master pieces are also known as flowering tea, tea balls, display tea, flower craft tea, tea flower, or hand-sewn tea. The flowers used in blooming tea contribute zero caffeine to the tea, so the amount of caffeine depends entirely on the type of tea used. Both white tea and green tea, which are the most common types of teas used in blooming bundles, have lower amounts of caffeine than their darker tea counterparts.

Flowering tea: how’s it made?: Our tea flowers are made by seeing young green tea leaves and buds hand sewed together with different herbal flowers such as: marigold, lily, chrysanthemum, globe amaranth, jasmine and calendula. While watching the tea blossoms unfurl themselves, we're probably all excited to see the flowers. Besides providing aesthetics, they also give your tea a distinct fragrance. Some of the most commonly used flowers in blooming tea include jasmine, chrysanthemum, hibiscus, and lotus. Whether you are looking for a fragrant, calming cup of tea or a beautiful and unique gift for someone special, Pétale Tea has got you covered. Our flower teas are perfect for any occasion and are available in a number of flavours and blends. So there is something for everyone! Jasmine: Jasmine is a popular flower for scenting green and white teas. It’s also a very attractive, although somewhat delicate flower, so it works perfectly for tea blooms. Of all the flowers used in blooming tea, jasmine is one that lends more noticeable floral notes and fragrance. Jasmine is seen as one of the more romantic flowers and is strongly associated with love.They’re remarkable because of the ‘blooming’ feature, easily catching the attention of beginning tea lovers. Blooming tea pictures and videos can easily go viral. White and green teas are also more delicate in flavor and scent, so they enhance the contributions of the florals rather than overpowering them. The floral component lends very, very subtle flavor and scent, and sometimes it’s barely detectable. Using a tea with a strong flavor profile would completely take away from those delicate notes. Made of the highest grade of special green tea of fresh spring crops, Jasmine flowers and Lily. It is made in China by skilled Artisans by hand to produce a delicately aromatic, flavourful cup of tea. While you can certainly enjoy the flavor, scent, and health benefits of blooming tea in any old mug, not using the right equipment takes away from the visual pleasure of the experience. The visual experience of blooming tea should be fully appreciated, and for that to happen, you need the right equipment. Once steeped in flirted water at 80c for 3 minutes, the flowering tea bulbs are suitable for one re-steeping.