Flowering TeaFlowering tea, also referred to as blooming tea, is prepared by hand by combining loose gourmet tea leaves and flowers, which are carefully sewn together with cotton thread to form a tea ball or bundle.  The tea ball is then immersed in a glass teapot filled with warm water. The tea gradually unfurls in view to create beautiful floral artistry in the teapot. The blossoming tea is steeped for only a few minutes before it is poured into cups and served.
The type of flowers most often used in making blooming tea are the chrysanthemum, hibiscus, lily, sweet olive, marigold, and peony, according to tea expert and professional cook Kate Prescott of primatea.com. The most popular tea varieties are jasmine pu-erh, lily fairy black, and lychee nut flower. Blooming tea makes a unique and memorable gift. And as with other forms of brewed tea, it naturally contributes to improved health and wellness, based on the variety of tea used in the creation of the blooming tea ball. For more on tea health information, click here. Related ArticlesGifts for Tea DrinkersHow Drinking Tea Began Gourmet Tea Gift Baskets Pu-Erh Tea Return HOME from Flowering Tea 
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If it is left in the warm water for a longer time, the appearance of the flower will degrade, as will the delicate flavor and sweet aroma of the brew.