Blooming Tea – Sacred Flowers

Blooming Tea – Sacred Flowers “Man Tian Xian Tao”
A hand-shaped white tea from Fujian province. When brewing, the leaves gradually open to reveal hidden flowers of marigolds and pink amaranth flowers topped with jasmine blossoms.

3 pieces £6.00
7 pieces £12.00

Tea Origin: China
Preparation: Use freshly boiled filtered water 90°C
1pc per 300 – 500ml glass teapot/jug
Infuse for 6 min or until the flower has opened.

Blooming teas or flowering teas are incredibly special. These tea balls may seem pretty unassuming upon first glance, but once they are dropped into hot water they bloom to produce a wonderful display of flowers of tea leaves. Each balls is hand made by sewing each individual flower and leaf together in a knot. When the ball reacts to the hot water the knot is loosened revealing the intricate arrangement within. An individual flowering tea ball takes around half an hour to make.

Find our full collection of Blooming Teas here!