Flowering Teas

Flowering Tea Bud Wonderful, captivating and engaging; flowering teas transform the simple act of drinking tea by producing an aesthetically rich experience full of color and vibrancy.
Hand-sewn flowering teas are produced in remote tea gardens in southwestern Yunnan province in China near the borders of Laos and Vietnam. White, green and black teas are picked in the early mornings. While damp, the tea leaves are flattened and sewn with cotton thread into the various shapes and bundles. (Tea leaves may also be scented with jasmine blossoms before sewing begins for a more floral flavor.) Some shapes take about one minute to sew while other more elaborate designs may take up to 10 minutes. While still moist, the leaves are shaped into balls, mushrooms, cones, etc, and finally, the teas go through the usual drying, oxidation and firing process which closes the process and provides the finished product.
The line of flowering teas and our tea sampler come beautifully packaged in a recycled content canister, making them ideal and convenient gifts.

Steeping Instructions: Place one Flowering Tea in a teapot (a clear glass teapot is recommended so you may watch it unfurl). Bring water to a low boil and pour over tea. The tea leaves will unfurl and the tea flower will slowly open. Allow to steep 2-3 minutes, or to desired strength.
After enjoying the first pot, a Flowering Tea may be re-steeped 2-3 more times. The tea you make should be decanted into teacups within a short period of time so that leaves do not remain in hot water, which would adversely affect the fine taste of this tea. Please note that above estimations are based upon a teapot which holds 18-20 ounces.

Chrysanthemum Embrace

Fair Trade Certified- No

Luscious green tea leaves are sewn in a bouquet around a white Chrysanthemum flower.When placed in hot water, a beautiful and stunning flower is revealed.This tea has a mellow nutty flavor with a hint of floral, and is a perfect choice for green tea lovers.
1.25 oz (4-5 flowering buds)

Dawn's Delight

Fair Trade Certified- No

Rare white tea buds unfurl to reveal majestic red hibiscus petals and lavender flowers. The aromatic lavender, tangy hibiscus, and subtly sweet white tea leaves compliment one another perfectly for a delicious and full-bodied infusion.
1.25 oz (4-5 flowering buds)

Evening Stars

Fair Trade Certified- No

In this splendid tea, white tea leaves are sewn together around three chrysanthemum flowers.When the tea leaves unfurl, three Chrysanthemum flowers which have been carefully strung into a garland are released.As the flowers gently rise, the tea leaves open into a starlike shape. This tea is beautiful and unique, and the flavor is a perfect balance of green tea and floral sweetness.
1.25 oz (4-5 flowering buds)

Jade Elegance

Fair Trade Certified- No

Rich emerald green tea leaves are hand woven and shaped into cone-shaped bundles. When steeped, the graceful unfolding leaves reveal a pleasant and full-bodied infusion. With an emerald green hue, the earthy taste is perfect for green tea lovers.
1.25 oz (8-9 flowering buds)

Rosebud Revealed

Fair Trade Certified- No

Designed by skilled artisans from Yunnan province in China, these fine white tea leaves are hand tied with cotton thread around a delicate rosebud. As the tea flower blossoms into a spectacular visual bouquet, it imparts a mellow white flavor, a delicate rose aroma, and a smooth velvety flavor.
1.25 oz (5-6 flowering buds)

Velvet Lantern

Fair Trade Certified- No

This tea originates in the Yunnan province of China, where new buds are plucked, carefully prepared, dried, and then sewn into small lantern shapes. When steeped, the leaves blossom into a deep and full bodied tea, slightly chocolaty with hints of sweetness.
1.25 oz (9-10 flowering buds)