> 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.

In China, teas like this are peddled mostly to foreigners, mainlanders,
and Hong Kongers on day trips across the water; generally people that
are thought to know not as much about tea. I stand by what I've said
about dyes, additives, and plastics being used in the making of these
teas. The flower petals might be real, but do you really think after
sitting in a bag for a month or two that the tea would be able to
remain such vivacity without any preservatives added?

They are also factory produced.