If you happen to live in Yunnan's Tengchong County, you owe a debt of gratitude to the creator of this magical tea. Why? The County is home to Tengchong volcano, which last erupted during the Ming Dynasty in 1609. An artisan who lived near the volcano, feeling a tremor, decided to appease the universal forces in order to save his skin and his business. He wisely began working with what local produce was available; selecting the blooms of Amaranth, Hibiscus and Lavender, believing their roots in the region's volcanic soil would lend power to his creation. These he tied in with an exceptional, wiry leafed green tea grown in one of Yunnan's finest gardens. His technique was to tie the flowers into the tea while it was still damp, so that as the leaves dried, the blooms would become trapped. The artisan believed that concealing the floral burst within the tea would spiritually represent his hope that the volcano's lava would be forever trapped within the mountain's rocky shell. And you know what? It worked. The Volcano has never erupted since. Experience the power of Tengchong volcano yourself. Brew a pot and see how its wonderful flavor changes your life. The cup is clean and delicate highlighted by grassy tones, floral notes and hints of lemon. At the very least we guarantee it will improve your day!
- Ideal Brewing Temperature: 190°F/89°C
- Minimum Brewing Temperature: 180°F/82°C
- Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to 190°F/ 98°C. Place 1 ball into your pot. Steep 5 minutes. Watch the long leaves unfurl to reveal the hidden flower treasure. Ideal with a glass teapot to view the spender.
- Exceptional combination of hibiscus and premium green tea. Refreshing and cleansing, reminiscent of light lemon.
- Luxury Ingredients: Green tea, Hibiscus + Amaranth + Lavender flowers.
- Antioxidant Level: Low
- Caffeine Content: Low
- Each ball can be steeped 2 to 4 times.
- Price is for one flowering tea ball.
