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It's understated by design; the drama is in the bloom, and the flavour stays easy and refreshing behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pearl is made by hand: green tea leaves are gathered around a dried flower and bound into a tight ball that keeps its shape until it's steeped. In hot water the binding softens, the leaves open like petals and the flower rises. Use a glass teapot or a clear cup so you can watch, and give it a couple of minutes to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat fresh water to 90 °C and pour over one pearl in a glass pot. Each pearl makes about 4 cups; simply top up with more hot water and let it steep again as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tea, amaranth flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 blooming tea pearls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest served:\u003c\/strong\u003e In a glass teapot or clear cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TERRA COFFEE AND TEA LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40078452654255,"sku":"TARIO00VTCN21PF01","price":9.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/3321\/9503\/products\/blooming-tea-amaranth-pearl-green.jpg?v=1763058790"},{"product_id":"carnation-blooming-white-tea","title":"ARIEL Carnation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome teas are meant to be watched as much as tasted. Each hand-tied ball wraps white tea leaves around a single carnation, folded into a small acorn shape. Drop one into a glass pot, pour over hot water, and it slowly opens – leaves loosening, the flower rising and unfurling at the centre. A quiet bit of theatre, and a lovely thing to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is delicate and pale, the way a good white tea should be. The flavour is soft and clean, gently floral from the carnation, with a faint whisper of smoke underneath for depth. Nothing sharp, nothing astringent – just a light, fragrant infusion that's easy to return to. Each ball is good for about four cups, and the flower keeps its shape as it steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatching It Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooming teas are made entirely by hand. Artisans gather the white tea leaves, tie them around the flower with fine thread, and shape each one to open cleanly in the water. The result is part tea, part display, best brewed in glass so you don't miss the moment it comes to life. It makes an easy gift, and a small occasion out of an ordinary afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one ball in a glass pot or cup and pour over fresh water heated to 90 °C. 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