I've never tried flowering teas, or artisan teas as they are sometimes
known, but I just noticed that www.silkroadteas.com has begun to offer
them. Silk Road is exceptionally reputable and their stuff, in my
experience, is top-notch, so they might be worth a look.

gracecat wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I'm looking for some information on so-called flowering teas, or
> blossoming teas as I think some people call them. I only just
> discovered that these infusion 'buds' existed, the brand I came across
> are called Numi www*numitea*com, and they do a few different bouquets.
>
>
> With a little research I found several companies who offer these
> beautiful teas, but my question is; who do the best teas as far as
> taste and freshness is concerned?
>
> Coming from a coffee background I know all too well how nice packaging
> and good marketing can turn people's attention away from basing their
> purchase on quality to basing it on hype, so I'm wondering if the same
> thing is going on with tea.
>
> I want to offer great teas, and if the taste of flowering teas can be
> anywhere as good as they look, then I would love to offer this to the
> British public.
>
> Any recommended companies?
>
> Many thanks!
>
>
> --
> gracecat