Blossoming Teas are the latest craze according to UK tea specialist Nicholas-Hitchcock. You need a clear teapot
to fully appreciate the mastery - what it seems to be is that each Blossoming Tea comes as a handmade ball made from
top quality white tea, hand tied with flowers before drying. When added to hot water they unfold and release a delicate
flavour. They also have high antioxidant levels.
They are available in a variety of flavours - Jasmin Fairy, Spring Petal, Chrysanthemum Love, Colourful Clouds, Osmanthus Haze and the like - for £2.95 for a two ball pack. Each ball can be reused up to five times. Not sure if you have to reroll them though. You can also buy the clear glass teapot from the same people for £10 but I actually prefer the look of the clear Japanese teapot available for £15. They offer overseas delivery.
3-21-2006 @10:18PM McAuliflower said... I was excited to try one of these tea blossoms the other week. I even had my clear glass ready to show it off. What I failed to realize though is how similar to a sea urchin in a tide pool my tea would be! Sadly it wasn't the most beautiful tea sight to sip.
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