Blooming Tea A Yummy Treat
I thought I had drunk all kinds of different drinks. I have been to many different places. Travelling to different areas is what I do to make my living, since I am a photographer. Well, I get home from being away for three months and I am gifted a new blooming tea carafe. What the heck is blooming tea?
My mother is always finding ways of cheering up her children. She cleverly has a knack for knowing when something is wrong. I was feeling a bit low because of my being laid-off from work. My mother came to visit and had a most lovely, exquisite present in her hands, for me. She smiled, and enjoyed watching my expression change.
There were so many herbs, aromas, and trinkets and my eyes were embracing all the sights. But, then I came across an elegant, clear, glass tea pot. Then, what caught my attention was a glass infuser inside the pot. An infuser is used to keep tea leaves from getting into your cup when you steep. Of course, this pot also had a glass lid but, I had never seen anything quite like this.
After opening the container, the directions were simple: take the bud and place inside infuser. Place boiling water over the bud and watch the beauty take place. Funny, I thought the little bud was a cocoon. I became shocked. There was no way I could have been ready for what I was going to see.
As I observed, this tiny "cocoon" blossomed into a gorgeous flower. I was so amazed, I could not breathe. My mother told me this is an art form which has been around for thousands of years. Chinese artisans actually take green or white tea leaves and manipulate them around the blossom of any number of edible flowers. Hibiscus and Jasmine are just a few of the choices used.
Now, I have loved drinking tea for the better part of my life. Tea has a nice scent and makes me feel good. But, I did not realize just how healthy this tea can be for me. There are several benefits and I want to learn all about each and every one of them.
The health advantages you receive from drinking tea are several. Green tea is a good fat burner. Green and white tea are good for your circulatory system. These teas have been known to help stave off some symptoms of arthritis. There are also claims about it helping to give you a longer life. One reason I enjoy drinking these teas are the headaches I get. The tea makes the pain much more bearable. I love what it does for me.
Will you do something to help yourself feel better? Try the blooming tea and give your eyes and your tummy a yummy treat.
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January 23 2010 05:08 pm | coffee