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Floral Tea

You'd be surprised to know that floral teas are made from dried flowers like jasmine, rose, lavender and chamomile etc. They are blended with other types of tea and herbs to curate artisanal brews characterized by an intense aroma and therapeutic properties. Floral tea typically refers to a bundle of tea leaves and buds that are skillfully crafted around dried flowers such as jasmine, marigold, and rose. When it is steeped in hot water, the bundle of floral tea leaves unfurls to deliver a unique taste and aroma while conferring several health benefits. This tea comes in several variants, such as floral herbal tea, floral oolong tea, etc., to complement your mood and the season.

 

What makes floral tea different from others?

While traditional teas such as white, black or oolong are derived from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, floral tea consists of tea leaves or buds along with dried flowers sewn into a bulb. The taste of floral teas depends upon the combination of tea leaves and flowers it uses. For instance, a jasmine green tea will have the flavour of green tea with a strong hint of jasmine. Besides being an aesthetic brew characterised by blooming flowers upon steeping, floral tea also has several health benefits.

 

What are floral tea benefits?

Floral teas are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Floral tea has several varieties- each with a distinct flavour and health benefit. For instance, jasmine tea is known to reduce stress and impart mental clarity, while chamomile tea promotes good sleep and sound digestion. Similarly, lavender tea is known for its calming and stress-relieving properties, while rose tea, commonly referred to as afternoon floral tea, reduces anxiety and combats inflammation. Widely known as flower iced tea, hibiscus tea not only makes a refreshing brew but is also rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Moreover, floral teas derived from chrysanthemum and butterfly pea contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, beta-carotene and anthocyanin, which are known to promote eyesight.

 

Where to shop floral tea from?

If you are seeking an answer to ‘where to buy flower tea near me,’ you need not worry. It is preferable to buy floral tea online as it comes with several options, doorstep delivery and various payment modes. We at CelesTe, are offering a variety of floral teas- Amber Glow, Gold Rush, Royal Blossom and many more. We specialise in loose leaf teas, which provide a wholesome flavour and aroma which can also be enjoyed in floral tea bags. So, if you are looking to buy floral tea online, CelesTe teas are highly recommended as they are sourced from select tea gardens across India and meticulously crafted to impart a distinct flavour and aroma. For instance, our signature offering- Her Majesty, is among the unique concoctions of floral fruit in herbal teas distinguished by blooming jasmine over young rosebuds, which imparts a light flavour along with a sweet lingering taste.

 

How to prepare floral tea?

Most floral teas can be brewed in infuser balls or tea infusers as they don’t need much space as traditional teas. However, it is recommended to use a glass teapot to enjoy a pleasant experience of blossoming flowers while steeping.

  • - Boil water in a separate pan
  • - Pour it into a glass jar
  • - Steep the mixture for 2-3 minutes. You can steep it for additional 1-2 minutes if the flavour is light.
  • - Do not steep the tea for too long as it will make the tea bitter
  • - Let the mixture stand for another 2 minutes, and then pour the tea into cups
  • - Add honey or sugar and milk, to taste, should you desire so