April showers bring May flowers… for your tea! Blooming teas are a unique and beautiful way to bring spring to life right in your teacup.   Blooming or flowering teas, which originated in China, are small bulbs of green or white tea wrapped around a dried flower. When dry, the tea bulb doesn’t look like much—but as it steeps, the bulb unfurls and the flower within blossoms like magic!   Drinking tea is undoubtedly an enjoyable pastime, but blooming teas provide a holistic, one-of-a-kind experience that’s hard to beat. What could be better than sitting back and taking in the enchanting visual experience of a flower springing to life while you sip your tea?   The best way to enjoy this artistic and calming experience is by using a glass teapot so you have a clear view of the flower! You’ll probably find a chrysanthemum, jasmine, lily, or hibiscus in your blooming tea, but it can be a fun surprise to see which flower appears in your pot.   Blooming teas provide a light, mellow brew perfect for sunny afternoons or relaxing evenings. Try out an artisan blooming tea with our Beach Blossom, a green tea with flavors of lychee, cantaloupe, and jasmine. One nice thing about these teas is that you can steep them several times and they won’t get bitter.   Here’s a creative idea for preserving your natural décor once you’ve finished your tea: cover the flower with fresh cold water for display in a clear vase. That way you can keep enjoying your tea bloom even after the tea is gone!   Instead of giving someone a run-of-the-mill bouquet of flowers this May, give the exotic gift of a blooming tea, and your relationship is sure to blossom into something beau-tea-ful!