There was a recent discussion on blossom teas. I like the term that
Icetea first used better than flower which can be generic. It appears
to be a recent craft that is making it's way to Western markets. The
biggest selection by far is Dragon Tea House on Ebay. I've tried a
couple and just placed an order for 15 more just to get a feel for what
to expect. Mydnight in China thinks they're artificial from manmade
materials but not my experience so far. They make spectacular
infusions and I don't think the flower adds much to the predominate
Jasmine taste. The Jasmine so far is of YinHao quality which is the
only Jasmine I can stand. There are special glass pots for brewing but
any appropriate glassware will work. I will say if all I get is
Jasmine taste then the novelty will wear thin fast. I can see these
becoming collector items just because one of a kind creations. I also
suspect there is correlation between price and 'quality'. I have a
bulk order from another vendor that is 'dirt' cheap.

Jim

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