Flowering Tea As Visual Art
Flowering tea are a way to present tea that is entertaining, beautiful and can even make a great gift that is unique and sure to be remembered. A flower bloom that is surrounded by tea leaves is used in the tea instead of the ordinary tea bag that is traditionally used. The flowers can be purchased as either individual tea blossoms, or an entire flowering tea set is available to dress up any occasion.
What is Flowering Tea?
Flower tea is actually just what it’s name implies, it is tea leaves that are made into buds which will bloom when they are steeped in your hot water. They are available in several shapes including round, mushroom and oblong. These flowering teas are created by stitching together gourmet tea leaves into one bundle using cotton thread, and then a dried flower is sewn into the center. Tea lovers will be able to enjoy a wide variety of teas including oolong, white, black and green. The tea flowers offered also come in a wide range including lily, hibiscus, chrysanthemum, marigold, rose and peony.
Using Tea Blossoms
To steep and enjoy a flowering tea, the tea blossom should be put in an empty glass pitcher. Boiling water should be poured gently in the pitcher, being sure to fill the pitcher to its’ top. The tea flower should steep for two to three minutes, and as it steeps it will begin to twist and unfurl into a fully bloomed, lovely flower. There are even some tea artisans who are skilled at making scenes using blooming teas, which creates a lovely surprise for the customer when the tea blossom is steeped. Once the bloom has unfurled, the blooming tea is ready for your enjoyment. The bloomed flower can even be used two or three times, however it should be kept in mind that for some teas, each additional use will result in a more bitter flavor. If you are not in a situation to drink a pot of tea, you can also purchase single cup blooms that will add interest to a smaller setting, or just brighten your day.
Where to Purchasing Flowering Tea
At this time, flowering teas are largely for private use only. Not many restaurant offers flowering teas to its customers. However, there are options for purchasing flower tea blossoms for use in your home or at your next special event. Numi Flower Tea is one specialty tea companies that offers flowering tea. At Numi you can purchase a sample set of five tea blossoms for a price of about $10, or you can opt for a “Garden” of flowers that will cost about $85, but would be lovely for a bridal shower or other special occassion. There are also sets available that will include a glass pitcher which is ideal for showcasing the flower tea. Online you can also visit Primula, where you can purchase a set of 12 flowering teas for roughly $15. Or you can visit Amazon.com to get the best deal online.
See Flowering Tea in Action ! You’ll love it
Check out Amazon. They carry a large amount of flowering tea products, perfect for any tea lovers.
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