Flowering Lily – Blooming Tea
Blooming teas were reserved for the emperor's table only. They disappeared, then reappeared, and since then you can find them on our offer. These artisanal teas are a part of Chinese culture as much as porcelain and paper. But their unique beauty lies hidden within. After pouring hot water over them, these inconspicuous balls open up and bring forth the vibrant flower inside. And it's a true spectacle!
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 7. 9. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 7. 9. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Green tea, Lily flowerBrew & Taste
When you pour hot water over Flowering Lily, it turns a pale yellow color. A light floral scent with a trace of the freshness of Chinese green teas wafts through the room. The flavor is slightly astringent, refreshing and jasmine-sweet.
Origins
You might encounter blooming teas under the names flowring or artisanal teas. The latter isn't a surprise. It really is considered to be an art, tying tea leaves and flowers in a way whre they can open up and bloom into a flower. Only exceptionally skilled women who have been tying teas for years can do this. The production is mostly in the hands of women. They fold the green and white tea leaves in precisely guided movements. They place fragrant, colored flowers in their center and tie everything tightly and carefully together with a single string.
When the Flowering Lily tea blooms, you'll be awarded a lily and a jasmine flower. Other popular choices for blooming teas are chrysanthemums, marigolds, osmanthus and globe amaranths.
Their history runs surpsingly deep. Originally, they were made only for the pleasure of the emperor and his court. But in the 1970s, China's Cultural Revolution declared them a bourgeois relic and banned along with other relics and antiques from ancient times.
It was not until the mid-20th century that these rare and traditional Chinese teas reappeared and began to be imported to Europe. Since then, they rose in popularity as original, aesthetic gifts.
There are usually 15 balls of flowering tea in a 100g package.
Benefits of ingredients:
Tea packaging preview
We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.
Instructions for preparation
Pour 300ml of boiled water (80°C) per 1 ball of flowering tea.
Let steep for 3-5 minutes.
Once the tea has bloomed, it can be brewed again for 1-2 times.
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