Flowering and Performance Teas

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The Tea That Blossoms

Flowering Teas, also know as performance and blooming teas are a modern Chinese tradition. They are made from hand-sewn individual leaves designed to 'blossom' when added to hot water. They are best served in a glass pot or individual glass cups so that the unfolding of the leaves can be fully appreciated.  

 

 

What are flowering teas?

Flowering teas are most commonly made from green or jasmine teas and have a delicate flavour that those used to the stronger taste of black teas may take a while to get used to. However if you already enjoy herbal or speciality teas you will adore the taste and beautiful display of flowering teas.

Flowering Tea Gifts

Flowering tea makes a lovely gift for tea lovers.
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How to prepare flowering teas.

Place a tea flower in a glass teapot. Bring the water to a boil allow to cool slightly for a minute or so. If the water is too hot it will impair the flavour of the tea so be patient. Pour the water over the tea and watch the leaves slowly unfurl, allow the tea of brew over two to three minutes.
Tea flowers can be re used two or three times as they do not go bitter or taste stewed like black tea. Please note that some varieties of flowering teas may require slightly longer to brew so you should always consult the packet instructions, though the above is a good rule of thumb.

Flowering Tea Clips

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Tea Quotes

'If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty'

-Japanese proverb

'Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence. It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order'

-Okakura Kakuzo, 1906

'Surely everyone is aware of the divine pleasures which attend a wintry fireside: candles at four o'clock, warm hearth rugs, tea, a fair tea-maker, shutters closed, curtains flowing in ample draperies to the floor, whilst the wind and rain are raging audibly without.'

-De Quincey

'I'm a little tea-pot, short and stout.
Here's my handle. Here's my spout.
Do you want a cup of tea?
Tip me up and pour me out!'

-I've no idea who came up with this one!

'I'm not interested in immortality but only in tea flavour'

-Lu Tung

'Never trust a man who, when left alone in a room with a tea cozy, doesn't try it on'

-Billy Connolly

'Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle. Let us dream of evanescence, and linger in the beautiful foolishness of things'

-Okakura Kakuzo, Book of Tea (1906)

Flowering Tea Auctions

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Health Benefits of Tea

Tea is a great source of antioxidants which may help to prevent diseases such as cancer and heart disease as part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Although all tea has some health benefits and can even count towards your five-a-day, black tea contains caffeine which many people try to avoid or limit in their diet. For this reason green tea is the healthiest option as most varieties are naturally caffeine free.

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Tea and Weight Loss

If you shop for tea online you will probably be aware of the many claims made for some varieties as an aid to weight loss. You should be aware that these claims remain controversial and there is no definite proof that adding a few cups of tea to your diet assist slimming.

However tea is low in calories and if you drink a lot of alcohol or sugary drinks you'll probably find you do lose some weight by swapping them for tea.

Tea also produces a feeling of fullness and if taken after a meal may make you less likely to snack later on.

So whilst tea can be a healthy part of any diet there is no proof it works on it's own and you should be wary of any tea promoted solely as a miracle slimming aid.

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  • Tipi Dec 23, 2010 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Well, my cup of chamomile tea went nicely with this!
  • KokoTravel Dec 18, 2010 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    I love to give my favorite tea drinkers these flowering teas.
  • GrammaLinda Nov 10, 2010 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens. I love many kinds of tea, but had not heard of flowering teas. Thank you for the information! Thumbs up!
  • Jan 20, 2008 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Great lens!! 5 stars!
  • Susan52 Jan 19, 2008 @ 11:47 am | delete
    Excellent information in a great lens! I love tea and especially enjoyed your tea quotes. Great job!
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