For those looking for a more exotic tea drinking experience and who like white Jasmine tea, Numi's Flower Jewel is worth a look. About the size of a gum-ball, these jewels slowly open in water to form a flower shape around the central amaranth flower. They are meant to be decorative so glass teapot is a must when preparing this tea. Decorative does not mean tasteless though. As a white tea, the flavor is mild, but rich and soothing. The jasmine is wonderful … more
To help keep the tea flower intact, either add it to the pot after it is filled with hot water, or slowly and carefully pour along the sides of the pot and not directly on the "jewel".
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