Flowering tea is easily one of the most aesthetically pleasing teas. The blooming consists of tea leaves that are woven around a dried blossom. The tea leaves and the dried blossom are then brewed in a glass teapot so that everyone can see the tea “bloom.” Many skilled artisans go further in the aesthetic realm and create tea bundles by weaving and tying them into a ball. The tea has many aliases, such as blossoming tea, blooming tea, tea balls, and display tea.

Several of the teas in our cupboards come from a plant called Camellia Sinensis. The growers create different types of teas like oolong, black, and green. They use many drying and processing tricks to make each type of tea, to ignite a specific flavour from the leaves. Herbal teas are tisanes. These are different spice, plant material (other than leaves), and herbs. They are not, what you can call, true teas. This means that you not only get the benefit of the tea leaves themselves but also of the different herbs (that we would otherwise not consume), the spices, and other parts of plants that carry their singular benefits.

Teas, in ancient times, were considered for their medicinal values before being considered a casual beverage. They added flowers to boost the medicinal properties and stimulate their senses. Some commonly used flowers are calendula, marigold, jasmine, lily, and globe amaranth. 

Flowers have always been used for traditional and non-traditional purposes. The calendula has always been used to treat more than a dozen unique ailments. The flower cannot be turned into effective medicine since its usual concentration is too weak.

Here are some benefits that you can gather from blooming tea:

Psychological benefits

Before we get to the drinking of the tea, let’s talk about the tea-making ritual. They are an excellent distraction from the day. When you sit down to make tea, you have to focus on the intricate process of making it to feel centered and grounded. The scent of the tea is refreshing, and the blooming of the flower in your glass tea can be so aesthetically pleasing. The delicious flavor that hits your taste buds can be an excellent addition to your relaxing evening.

Improves heart health and lowers the risk

The risk of getting heart disease becomes increasingly possible as you grow older. Blooming tea properties can lower cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. It improves your heart condition by protecting the oxidization of LDL molecules. Since tea leaves are rich in antioxidants, especially catechins, one of which is called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. This is well known when it comes to reducing heart disease.

Lowers the risk of cancer

Scientists claim that tea antioxidants may help prevent damage to cells, which can sometimes become cancer. The antioxidants work to kill the abnormal cells. One form of cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, has responded to treatment from green tea. A human study saw positive results when tested in a lab with the extract. It is thought that those with CLL can delay their chemotherapy.

A lot of people pass over blooming tea, because they believe it is just for aesthetic purposes. But the amalgamation of all the herbs, spices, and tea leaves is the perfect health kick you need in your day.