{"title":"Blooming Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlooming Tea Ball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblooming tea ball\u003c\/strong\u003e is an artistic tea hand bound using premium \u003ca href=\"buy-green-tea\/view-all-products.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"buy green tea\"\u003egreen \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"buy-black-tea\/view-all-products.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"buy black tea\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/a\u003e leaves to form the basket base and various herbal blossoms as the centre decoration. The jasmine scented tea balls were scented by fresh jasmine blossoms for those who enjoy the elegant jasmine perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen hot water is added, the tea leaves and blossoms unfold to create a dynamic under water effect some describe as a living sea forest. The visual enjoyment is a rare entertainment while sipping away a cup of luscious green ore black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eblooming tea ball\u003c\/strong\u003e opening in a glass teapot has the ‘wow’ effect, should it be for entertaining at home or in cafes and restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming teas\u003c\/strong\u003e are also known as \u003cstrong\u003eflower tea ball\u003c\/strong\u003e products.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elegant-jasmine-blooming-tea","title":"Elegant Jasmine — Jasmine-Scented Blooming Tea Ball","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElegant Jasmine:\u003cbr\u003eTea That Opens Like a Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOther names: Elegant Jasmine, Blooming Tea, Blooming Tea Ball, Flowering Tea, Flowering Tea Ball, Jasmine Flowering Tea, Blooming Jasmine Tea, Flower Tea Ball, Artist Tea, Jasmine Flower Tea, 茉莉花茶球\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Blooming Tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming tea\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \u003cstrong\u003eflowering tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eflower tea balls\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003eartist tea\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a traditional Chinese craft where green tea leaves are \u003cstrong\u003ehand-tied around real flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e to form a tight, dry tea ball. The ball looks unassuming at first — but drop it into hot water in a clear glass vessel, and it transforms into a stunning floral display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular blooming tea is \u003cstrong\u003escented with fresh jasmine blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving it both visual drama and the unmistakable elegant fragrance of jasmine green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the Bloom Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you place this \u003cstrong\u003ejasmine flowering tea ball\u003c\/strong\u003e into a clear glass teapot or cup and pour hot water over it, the magic begins:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egreen tea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e slowly unfurl outward, forming a soft basket-like base at the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrom the centre, a delicate chain of \u003cstrong\u003ereal jasmine blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e rises upward through the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWithin 3-5 minutes, the bloom is fully open — suspended in the glass like a tiny underwater garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe water gradually turns a pale gold, infused with the elegant jasmine perfume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is part tea, part theatre — and it never fails to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for Gifts and Dinner Parties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of our most popular \u003cstrong\u003etea gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e — and for good reason. A single \u003cstrong\u003eblooming tea ball\u003c\/strong\u003e turns an ordinary cup of tea into a moment of wonder. 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