Preparing tea flowers (also called tea bouquet, flower tea or blooming tea) is very simple and is a real sight for the eyes. Tea flowers are spheres of tea leaves joined with flowers that infuse bloom in front of your eyes.
Ingrediants
- A tea ball
- 1 liter of water
- Sweetener of your choice (optional)
Steps
Step 1. Place a tea ball in a clear glass teapot, medium or large, or in a tempered glass jug
Step 2. Prepare the water
If you know what type of tea the sphere is made of (white, green or black), follow the general guidelines on tea preparation to find out how hot the water should be. For example, if it is white tea, the water must not be boiling (75 degrees is the best temperature). If it is black tea, however, boil the water completely.
Step 3. Pour the hot water into the glass container
Step 4. Watch for 3-5 minutes as the sphere transforms into a beautiful flower
Step 5. Let the tea steep for at least 3 minutes (more if the tea is darker and stronger)
Taste the tea while it is brewing to see if it is as strong as you want.
Step 6. Pour all the tea into the cups
If you don't intend to drink it all, pour it into another teapot to keep it warm. Leaving hot water in contact with tea for too long can negatively affect the taste.
Step 7. Reuse the tea
The tea can be reused 2-3 times, depending on the size of the sphere, the brand, the amount of tea you made the first time and the duration of the first infusion. Keep in mind that after two or three re-uses, the flavor may not be as intense as the first time.
Step 8. And the tea is served
Advice
- If you don't have a glass jug, you can use any tall, wide glass container. In any case, it is best to use a clear container if you want to see the flower bloom.
- Silver Needle white tea does not have a very intense taste. The more you leave it to infuse (15-20 minutes or more), the more intense the taste becomes. A sweetener like honey can help bring out the fragrance.
- Tea flowers are available online and in many tea and delicatessen shops.
