BLOOMING TEA 
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The blooming tea or flower of tea is a Chinese specialty probably born in Yunnan and anciently dedicated to emperors or the higher social classes.

They are large leaf green tea leaves inside which a flower is sewn that blooms when water is poured over it.
Normally the tea is flavored with jasmine, while the flower inside has mainly an aesthetic value.

HOW TO PREPARE TEA FLOWERS?

Blooming tea or tea flowers are prepared using a glass teapot, putting the bud inside the teapot and pouring hot water over it (90°-100°).
After this, wait for the bud to slowly open revealing the flower inside, then the tea can be enjoyed.

The two very special blooming teas for sale on tezaluna.com are:

1. green tea with jasmine with a chrysanthemum flower inside
2. green tea with jasmine with a calendula and jasmine flower inside
3. green tea with jasmine with a rose and jasmine crown inside
4. green tea with jasmine with butterfly pea flower (blue color)

Although in our culture the chrysanthemum is associated with the cult of the dead (because it is one of the few winter flowers that blooms in early November) in Chinese culture it is a flower highly appreciated for its beauty and elegance.

To learn more, you can read our blog article

The price is intended for a single bud.