I received a Flowering Tea set a few years ago for my birthday. Since then I've enjoyed quite a few cups of this delicious tea. The set itself came with green and jasmine tea flowers. My honey suggested that I use my own pictures instead of professional ones like the the one above.
I thought I'd use both. The picture on the left is my very own pot...with the flowering tea in the pot. The tea pot comes with a glass insert that you drop the ball into. Then pour boiling water over it and let it steep no longer than 3 minutes. You should never steep green tea for longer than 3 minutes or it will taste too bitter. (Now you know why that green tea you tried once 2 years ago was so awful.)
After the water is poured over it, it doesn't take long to go into full bloom. It really does look pretty doesn't it? I wasn't disappointed. I removed the insert with the flowering tea and put the tea into a small tupperware container and placed in the fridge. I have found that I can get 2 pots from one tea flower. I fill it up as much as you see here in the picture.
I get 2 small mugs worth plus a little more. Here I am ready to bring it in and enjoy a cup with my husband while we discuss today's events.
Notice, no fattening cake or cookies. :) Yay me!
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