Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea)
China — Fujian
Oxidation: light
Harvest: year-round
Tasting Profile
Delicate, floral with gentle green notes
Mild, floral with subtle sweetness
Light, delicate
Gentle, floral finish
Brewing Guide
Temperature
80-90°C
176-194°F
Steep Time
2-4 min
Leaf Amount
1g / 100ml
Max Infusions
2
About This Tea
From the renowned tea-growing region of Fujian in China comes Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea), a tea prized by connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike. The leaves are crafted through careful blending and preparation techniques that combine multiple ingredients into a harmonious whole, a method that has been refined over centuries to capture the essence of the terroir in every cup. The specific microclimate of Fujian — its rainfall patterns, altitude, and soil composition — contributes to a flavor profile that cannot be truly replicated anywhere else in the world.
A well-prepared cup of Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea) is a multisensory experience. The fragrance immediately conveys delicate, floral with gentle green notes, while the palate encounters mild, floral with subtle sweetness. Experienced tea drinkers often note how the flavor evolves as the tea cools, revealing new dimensions of taste with each sip. In terms of stimulation, Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea) is moderate in caffeine with 15-30 mg per cup, providing gentle alertness without the jitters.
Chinese tea culture, one of the oldest and most sophisticated in the world, has elevated tea preparation and appreciation to an art form spanning thousands of years.
To brew Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea) properly, water should be heated to 80°C to 90°C and the leaves steeped for 2 to 4 minutes. Using approximately 1.0g of tea per 100ml of water produces optimal results. The tea can be re-steeped up to 2 times, with each infusion offering a slightly different expression of the leaf's character. Many experienced drinkers find that the second or third infusion reveals the tea's true depth.
The appeal of Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea) in contemporary tea culture reflects a broader movement toward mindful consumption and appreciation of artisanal products. As more people seek alternatives to mass-produced beverages, teas like Blooming Tea (Flowering Tea) offer an authentic connection to terroir, tradition, and taste. Each cup tells a story — of the land where the leaves were grown, the hands that processed them, and the centuries of knowledge that guided every step of their journey from garden to cup.
Health Benefits
Caffeine Deep Dive
compared to coffee (95 mg)
Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 17 cups per day.
Track your daily intake with the Caffeine Calculator →Serving Suggestions
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Nutrition Facts
Per 240ml serving
Per 240ml serving
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Caffeine | 15-30 mg |
| L-Theanine | 10-18 mg |
| Polyphenols | 50-150 mg |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
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