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Also known as: Flowering Tea, Display Tea, Gong Yi Hua Cha, Artisan Tea, Blooming Tea Balls.
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Scientific name: Camellia sinensis (Green or White Tea) hand-tied with various botanicals like Amaranth, Jasmine, or Marigold.
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What it’s known for: Its mesmerizing visual transformation. Each "ball" is a hand-sewn bouquet of premium tea leaves bundled around a dried flower heart, designed to "bloom" into a beautiful floral arrangement when steeped.
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How to prepare: Place one tea ball in a tall glass teapot or a large wine glass. Pour $85$°C to $90$°C water over it and watch for 3–5 minutes as the leaves slowly unfurl to reveal the hidden flower within.
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How it’s used: A favorite for special occasions, gifts, and meditative tea sessions; it is favored for its ability to combine sensory relaxation with a light, refreshing tea flavor, making it a centerpiece of "Teatainment."
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Quality profile: Hand-crafted artisan bundles. These are characterized by their tight, symmetrical tie and the use of vibrant, intact flowers that maintain their color even after multiple steepings.
