Blooming Tea with 5 Tea Flowers

Tea that blooms: this tin holds five artfully hand-tied tea flowers made of green and jasmine tea. Placed in hot water, each ball slowly opens into its own blossom – a little show in the glass teapot that fascinates every single time. Blooming tea, also known as flowering tea, is a Chinese art form more than a thousand years old – here in Charbrew’s modern gift tin.

How the tea theatre works

Each tea flower consists of green tea leaves tied around a real blossom and dried. In hot water, the leaves unfurl within a few minutes and release the blossom at their centre – the inconspicuous ball becomes a floating bouquet. At the same time you get a mild, floral green tea with a fine jasmine note that can be infused several times. The five tea flowers are individually vacuum-sealed so aroma and shape stay intact until their big moment.

Ancient craft, tied by hand

Tying tea flowers is a craft of its own in China: practised hands sort the young tea leaves, place the dried blossom at the centre and bind everything into a firm ball with fine thread. Only in hot water does the precision show – just a neatly tied ball opens into a perfect blossom. The fact that this patient craft has been cultivated for over a thousand years makes every cup a small piece of cultural history.

An experience for guests – and for quiet moments

As a surprise at afternoon tea with friends, a calming evening ritual or a centrepiece at brunch: blooming tea turns a simple cup of tea into a moment to pause. The show unfolds most beautifully in a glass teapot or a large glass – so the blooming can be watched from every side.

The gift for tea lovers

The decorative tin makes the tea flowers a ready-made gift for tea fans, hosts and everyone who loves trying something new. Also wonderful as a small present instead of a bouquet – these blossoms last considerably longer and taste good too.

Features

• Contents: 5 different tea flowers, individually vacuum-sealed
• Tea: green tea with jasmine, mild and floral
• Multiple infusions: every tea flower can be used several times
• Net weight: 38.5 g in a decorative tin
• Original: Charbrew – British tea brand with Ceylon expertise

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do I use a tea flower?

Take the tea flower out of its seal, place it in a glass teapot or large glass and pour hot water over it. After a few minutes the blossom opens – then the tea is ready to drink.

Can I infuse a tea flower several times?

Yes – each tea flower can be infused multiple times. The blossom stays open and the taste becomes slightly gentler with every infusion.

What does blooming tea taste like?

Mild and lightly floral: the base is green tea, while the tied-in blossom and jasmine add a fine, fragrant note. Also suitable for people who do not like strong tea.

Does the tea contain caffeine?

Yes, green tea naturally contains caffeine – though considerably less than coffee. For the evening, simply keep the first, strongest infusion short.

Do I really need a glass teapot?

No, any heat-resistant vessel works. Glass shows off the blooming best though – the show is half the pleasure, after all.

How do I store the remaining tea flowers?

In the closed tin, cool and dry. As each flower is individually vacuum-sealed, the aroma keeps for a long time.

Tips for blooming tea

• Serve the tea flower in front of your guests – the blooming is the best conversation starter.
• Use water just below boiling point so the blossom unfurls nice and evenly.
• After the last infusion, the opened blossom looks lovely floating in a bowl of water as table decoration.
• Paired with a glass teapot, the tin becomes a complete experience gift.
• Delicious cold too: infuse the tea flower, let it cool and serve over ice cubes as iced tea.