Tea Facts

Our Blooming Tea is natural green tea and has 0 Fat, 0 Carbs, 0 Calories! Also, green tea is rich in anti-oxidants (EGCG). Studies show 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, Cola 40, Mountain Dew 55, for ref.)
Green tea has been used in China medicinally for at least 4,000 years! We now have one black tea blooming tea variety available.


How are the Blooms made?

Each tea bloom is individually hand-crafted. Premium whole tea leaves are gathered around beautiful, natural flowers and expertly hand tied by talented tea artisans. They are then wrapped in cotton cloth and dried into their individual shapes. No two look exactly alike.


Steeping Instructions

Boil water in a separate tea kettle and let stand for just a few seconds. Place 1 tea bloom into a clear tea pot or large clear mug and add the water. The tea leaves and flower blooms will open in approximately 3-7 minutes. If you find that your tea blooms are opening up very slowly, it may be that you water is not hot enough. Use very hot to boiling water for best results. As you pour off and drink the tea, gently refill the pot with hot water to make many ounces of tea. You can refill the pot several times (3-4) at one sitting. We do not recommend saving the used bloom to re-steep the next day.

Often pieces of the tea leaves and bits of the flowers will break off and float in the tea. For that reason, we include a coiled metal strainer in the spout of each of our tea pots. It is, however, perfectly okay to ingest the tea leaves and flowers pieces.

It is not unusual for the tea blooms to initially float when the water is added. As the tea leaves absorb the water the blooms should settle into the bottom of your pot.


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.


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.


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.


When will I get my order?

We make every effort to process, pack and ship your order within 1-2 business days. During the holidays please allow an additional day or two for you order to be shipped. We will notify you via email when your order has been shipped and provide tracking information when available. Orders paid for by check or money order will be held until your check or money order has been received. You will be have the opportunity to choose the check or money order payment option on the payment page during checkout.




Can I place my order by phone?

Yes, we will be happy to take your order by phone. Please email us at service@bloomingtea.com. If you would like for us to call you, please provide your phone number. We will email our phone number to you upon request if you prefer to contact us with your order. For your safety please do not email your credit card information to us.




Can I have my purchase shipped to an APO/FPO address?

We are happy ship to APO/FPO military addresses. For instructions on filling out shipping address information on the payment pages, please email us at service@bloomingtea.com or use the contact us page of this website.

How is my order shipped?

We ship via UPS ground or USPS Priority mail. For a complete table of our shipping rates, please see below. We ship within the 48 continuous United States. At this time we cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii or internationally.

00.01 -	24.99	5.66
25.00 -	49.99	7.08
50.00 -	74.99	8.73
75.00 -	149.99	10.33
150.00 -	Up	12.22

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.


Do I have to pay sales tax?

We are required to collect 6% sales tax on orders shipped within the state of Michigan.

A word about security

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We strive to provide you with excellent customer service. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
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