Flower Tea - The Art of Gourmet Tea

Also known as blooming tea, flowering teas are gourmet teas that have been blended by hand with aromatic blossoms in tea bowls.

A ball like structure is formed by the gourmet tea leaf and sewing it with a cotton thread. Some may experiment with shape of that of a Mushroom or a simple cone. There are times that these are scented with floral blossoms to produce an aromatic effect. Once put together they are given time to oxidize and dry before they are ready to be used.

The tea is then dipped into a tea pot filled with lukewarm water and it progressively unfurls into a floral structure as the viewers witness an ethereal experience. The tea is then allowed to steep for a few minutes and then decanted to be served to drinkers. The gourmet really must be decanted just a few minutes following the opening of the leaves for the best results. When it is not decanted, the tea takes on a bad taste and ruins the entire process.

For maximum appreciation of its beauty, blooming tea are typically steeped in transparent teapots, such as those made of glass, so that the blooming process can be easily viewed. Some of the flowers that are used in blooming teas are lilies, marigolds, sweet olive, chrysanthemums, peonies, among others. Lychee Nut Flower, Jasmine Pu-Erh, and Lily Fairy Black are just a few of the most popular blooming teas.

It is important to understand the health benefits achieved by drinking flowers tea. It not only shoos off fatigues and stress of the drinkers but contributes to reduce fat from the body. Both young and old enjoy this refreshing drink which leaves an aromatic taste long after the first drink is taken.

Another gourmet tea, the Lily Fairy, is a loose tea that blooms into a lovely flower when immersed in water. It is made from high grade Black tea, Jasmine and Lily. Its stunning beauty and sweet flavor are qualities that endear this variety of flowering tea to a large number of tea drinkers

While Jasmine has a role to play in nourishing kidney, lungs and liver, Lily has positive effects on our nervous system. The method of preparing the gourmet is similar to that of Jasmine tea. You simply need to boil a pot of water in a glass tea pot. Immerse a single tea each time into the pot to watch it bloom into a lovely bouquet of flowers. However, unlike Jasmine Pu Erh variety, the gourmet would last for about a month. Anytime after it is prepared this tea can be served with cold water.

Blossoming tea made from Gourmet loose tea leaf make a pleasant gift for your friends whom you wish to surprise on occasions. It is a very unique gift that will allow a person to experience a wonderful flavor while enjoying its splendor.