Blooming Tea

Blooming tea balls, also known as flowering teas or tea blossoms, are made by hand-tying tea leaves around one or more dried flowers into a compact bundle. The tea leaves used are typically high-quality green tea leaves, such as jasmine or silver needle, although black and oolong tea leaves may also be used.

The dried flowers used in blooming tea balls can vary, but some of the most common ones include jasmine, globe amaranth, chrysanthemum, and lily. These flowers add both flavor and visual appeal to the tea.

Once the tea leaves and flowers are bundled together, they are carefully steamed and dried to preserve their shape and flavor. When hot water is poured over the tea ball, the bundle slowly unfurls, revealing the flowers and releasing their flavor.

Most blooming tea balls are scented with Jasmine blossoms or Jasmine Oil. The aroma of Jasmine can help relieve stress, calm your nerves, reduce anxiety and contain a bioactive catechin compound that can protect neurons to help keep you sharp and more focused. They are rich in Vitamin B, C, E, and they can nourish your skin.  

Blooming tea balls are not only delicious, but they also make for a beautiful and visually stunning tea-drinking experience.

Presentation is everything. Blooming tea balls should be steeped in a glass teapot or glass cup. After a long day we can't think of a better way to decompress. Each tea ball steeps a light cup and can withstand multiple infusions. 

Enjoy your time with tea!