Hello, Jim,
I cannot find Dragon Tea House on Ebay. My sister is thinking about
using these for a shower which is probably a lovely idea (I prefer my
tea "neat" - my gin the same). I searched the shops, as well and
nothing turned up for that seller's name - do you have more info?
Thanks.
Cheers.
Shen

Space Cowboy wrote:
> 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