Pingyin County, Shandong Province: people began to plant roses in Pingyin more than 2000 years ago. The main characteristics of "Pingyin rose" are strong fragrance, large petals and bright colors, which are so loved by many people. The roses we use to make the blooming tea come from Pingyin County, Shandong Province.

Yongdeng, Gansu Province: there is the largest rose planting base in China. The output of roses named "bitter water" in the county accounts for more than 50% of the total output in China, so it is also called "hometown of bitter water roses" in China. 

Chrysanthemum: chrysanthemum is one of the top-ten famous flowers in China, which can be seen almost everywhere in China. Chrysanthemum originated in China and has a cultivation history of more than 2500 years. With more than 3000 varieties, it is the most widely planted traditional famous flower in China. In addition to being used for garden appreciation, medicinal Chrysanthemum and tea chrysanthemum account for a large proportion. According to records, people in the Tang Dynasty began to drink chrysanthemum tea, because it is believed to have medicinal effects such as lowering blood pressure, protecting eyesight and refreshing.

Jasmine: native to India, it is now widely cultivated in southern China and around the world. Hengxian County, Guangxi is the largest jasmine tea production base in China, and is named the "hometown of jasmine" by the State Forestry Administration of China.Guangxi jasmine tea is well-known in China. The county has a long history of planting jasmine, which is said to have a history of six or seven hundred years. Jasmine is often used to make scenting tea. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, jasmine is good for the liver and vision, and can also delay aging. So jasmine is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. Hengxian jasmine is characterized by early picking time, long harvest season, large flower buds, high yield and strong fragrance.  The jasmine used to make this blooming tea comes from Hengxian County.

Steps for making blooming tea

1. Now wet the dried tea and dried flowers used to make "blooming" tea

2.Making the base of blooming flower tea with tea leaves

3.Sewing the flowers on the tea base and wrap them with gauze for shaping

4.Drying wet tea balls with a dryer and packing

These tea balls can present a beautiful picture in the water, which makes people feel peaceful and relaxed, so a transparent glass is recommended to brew this ball. The combination of the taste of traditional tea leaves and the fragrance of flowers can give you a unique taste experience. According to personal taste, you can add honey, sugar or other scented tea.

How to brew

(1) It is better to use transparent glass with a height of about 10 cm, diameter of 6 cm, in order to fully demonstrate tea style.

(2) Slowly pour 300-500ml of boiling water at 100°C along the side of the glass.

(The first infusion water must be 100°C, so the tea ball will bloom easily , but for the second infusion, the temperature should be lower to avoid being scalded by high temrature)

(3) After 2 to 5 minutes, the tea ball will bloom slowly to be colorful unique flowers with sweet fragrance, making you feel placid.

(4) The best temperature for drinking is 46-62°C. That is to say , when you hold the cup, feel it not too hot (be careful not to be scalded), that it is the right temperature to drink.

(5) Blooming tea generally tastes light, so you can add honey, sugar or other scented tea according to your taste.