Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky: flowering or blooming teas

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This post is shared with Trish's Tea Party Tuesday, Donna's Tuesday Tea Chat, Martha's Tea Cup Tuesday,  Terry's Tea Cup Tuesday, Wordless Wednesday, What I Love Wednesday, Vintage Share the Love Wednesday, Woo Us To Your Blog, and Thursday-13.

I love to watch these tea balls turn into beautiful blossoms and so will your guests. They are great conversation starters. This is an ancient Chinese art form. Tea leaves and flowers are carefully wrapped together in the shape of a ball and dried. When hot water is poured over them, they slowly bloom into a lovely tea with a blossom or even a miniature bouquet.

In the top row of the mosaic, you can see how they slowly bloom.

Happy Wednesday to all,

1. Tea Blossom, 2. Yellow Chrysanthemums Tea Blossoms, 3. Tea Blossom Just Added to Water, 4. Tea Blossom Blooming, 5. Tea Blossom Blooming, 6. flowering tea balls, 7. hawthorn and tea, 8. tea flower, 9. Untitled, 10. Voila', 11. Full bloom, 12. Tea ball, 13. Time for a flower tea?

Tea For Two...
Tea For Two Still Life - Flickr/Esthersita1



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13 comments:

  1. UnknownTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 6:32:00 PM PDT

    oh I LOVE flowering teas..so pretty but I leave them in the pot so long to look at they taste bitter..oh well!

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  2. SandeeTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:04:00 PM PDT

    I love the tea for two still. That's awesome.

    Have a terrific WW. :)

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  3. Kristin AquariannTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:24:00 PM PDT

    Fascinating art form!!


    -:¦:- WW: Sunny Side Up -:¦:-

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  4. Martha's FavoritesTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:59:00 PM PDT

    Hi: I love the look of these teas. I usually let them sit too long, because I love to look at them. Thanks for being a part of Tea Cup Tuesday. You make it so special. Blessings, Martha

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  5. TerriTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 8:13:00 PM PDT

    Oh so pretty! I love these teas, they are amazing.
    Your tea setting is so pretty and your tea cups just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  6. kewkewTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 8:24:00 PM PDT

    Wow, that is awesome.
    Thanks for sharing. Never seen anything like it.
    If you have a chance would you mind linking up at Tots and Me
    http://totsandme.blogspot.com/2011/08/wordless-wednesday-august-3-2011-wlinky.html

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  7. MMARTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 8:53:00 PM PDT

    Those are pretty cool : )

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  8. Simply DeliciousTuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11:07:00 PM PDT

    Beautiful photos.

    My WW.

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  9. BusyWorkingMamaWednesday, August 3, 2011 at 4:54:00 AM PDT

    I love those blooming teas! I had one before and it makes for such a pretty table addition.

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  10. UnknownWednesday, August 3, 2011 at 1:09:00 PM PDT

    Wow, what a lovely tea, makes me crave for it!

    Following your lovely blog. I am also inviting you to add your blog at Momma's Lounge (http://olahmomma.com/momlounge) where you can express yourself, add your business/giveaways, and meet more mom bloggers.

    Thanks and have a great day!
    http://olahmomma.com

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  11. KatjaWednesday, August 3, 2011 at 2:23:00 PM PDT

    Oh that makes me long for a nice cup of tea. Just had another wonderful treat with my mom tonight: Champagne with hibiscus flowers - yummy!!!

    Greetings from Germany
    Katja

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  12. Tricia @ Nola MommyWednesday, August 3, 2011 at 5:57:00 PM PDT

    That is really neat. I've never seen anything like that before.

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  13. Lauren HairstonThursday, August 4, 2011 at 7:19:00 PM PDT

    My mother-in-law is totally obsessed with these. I have to admit, they are really cool, though!

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