Is Blooming Tea good for me?
Yes! Our Blooming Tea is natural green tea and has 0 Fat, 0 Carbs, 0 Calories! Also, green tea is rich in anti-oxidants (EGCG). These anti-oxidants inhibit the growth and reproduction of cancer cells without harming healthy cells. These potent antioxidants provide health benefits beyond their ability to neutralize free radicals. EGCG’s also raise the rate at which calories are burned and hence increases energy expenditure, in other words an increased metabolic rate!
Studies show evidence of:
Lowering bad cholesterol (LDL & triglycerides)
Elevating good cholesterol (HDL)
Reducing risk of heart disease
Controlling blood pressure
Lowering rates of cancer: colon, esophageal, and pancreatic
Proven anti-inflammatory.
Studies also show that green tea drinkers have lower risks of stroke.
Shown to inhibit abnormal blood clot formation as effectively as aspirin (supports an aspirin regimen, not replaces it).
Naturally contains fluoride to protect teeth.
Contains 15 – 30 mg of caffeine (Coffee = 130, Coke 40, Mountain Dew 55, for ref.)
Green tea has been used in China medicinally for at least 4,000 years!
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How are the Blooms made?
A short explanation is... Natural green tea leaves are gathered around a flower or cluster of flowers. They are then hand tied, wrapped in cloth and dried. This gives the tea balls their individual shapes. The flowers gently influence the flavor of the tea.
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Can I reuse a tea bloom more than once?
You can gently add hot water to the tea bloom over and over to make many ounces of tea. Some people keep a pot on their desk and keep adding hot water to enjoy the tea for many hours. We do not recommend saving the tea bloom to reuse the next day.
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Why do you sometimes show your Blooming Tea in a glass instead of the Blooming Tea Pot?
Blooming Tea is often photographed in a glass for demonstration purposes. While you can drink the tea from a glass, we recommend steeping your tea in a tea pot for ease in serving. A clear glass pot is preferred for enjoying the beauty of the tea blooms.
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Where do the leaves come from?
White, Green, Oolong and Black teas, all come from the Camellia Sinesis plant. The processing methods for the teas vary according to the kind of tea desired. White tea is the least processed of all teas. Green tea is ‘withered’, rolled and immediately heated to prevent oxidation. Oolong tea is withered, rolled and slightly oxidized. Black tea is withered, rolled and completely oxidized. Our tea is predominantly whole leaf, green tea from China.
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How large are the components of your tea set?
The Blooming Tea Set contains one 10 oz pot that is 5 1/2" tall and 3" wide. There are also four 1 oz cups that are 1 1/4" tall by 2 1/54" in diameter. Each tea ball is approx. 1" diameter before blooming. The size of the pot, cup, and tea balls are based on traditional Chinese sizes.
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When will I get my order?
We try to ship within 1-2 business days of your order date. We will notify you when your order has shipped and provide tracking information when available. Orders placed on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will usually be shipped on Monday. Orders paid for by eCheck will be shipped after we receive clearance of the eCheck (usually 3-4 business days).
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How is my order shipped?
We ship via UPS ground or USPS Priority mail. For a complete table of our shipping rates, please click here. We ship within the 48 continuous United States. At this time we cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii or internationally.
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What is your return policy?
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you need to return, please email us at service@bloomingtea.com for complete return instructions. We will gladly refund your purchase price minus the original shipping charge. Returns must be made within 30 days of purchase. For your protection please insure your return.
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Do I have to use PayPal to pay for my order?
We use PayPal to process our credit card orders. You don't have to use your PayPal account to pay if you would prefer to use a credit card. After you proceed to check out, there is the option to login to your PayPal account on the right side of the screen. If you don't have a PayPal account or would like to use your credit card instead, that option is available on the left of the screen under the heading "don't have a PayPal account? Use your credit card" Click continue and you will be able to enter your credit card and shipping information.
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Do I have to pay sales tax?
We are required to collect 6% sales tax on orders shipped within the state of Michigan.
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