Numi's Bouquet Bamboo Gift Set with Clear Teapot and Nine Flowering Teas

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Product Features

• One bamboo box containing a glass teapot and nine flowering tea varieties, enough to steep 27 pots of tea (1.66-ounce unit)
• Made from pure, 100% natural ingredients. Includes Flower Jewel, Starlight Rose, Midnight Peony, Emerald Sun, Jade Fortune, Jasmine Pearls, Dragon Lily, Lavender Dream and Black Beauty
• Certified Kosher & Halal
• Packaged in an exotic hand-made dark mahogany bamboo case, this Flowering Gift Set holds a bin of Numi's Bouquet Flowering Tea and Numi's Teahouse glass teapot through which to observe the blooming tea petals.
• Bamboo is a highly sustainable, earth-friendly material, considered by many to be one of the earth's most untapped and renewable natural resources; Tea bags are made of biodegradable filter paper.

Product Description

Product Description

Winner of the Outstanding Food Gift prize at the 2005 Fancy Foods Show.

Packaged in an exotic hand-made dark mahogany bamboo case, this Flowering Gift Set is filled with nine bouquets of tea leaves that blossom into a myriad of flavors from sweet and subtle to rich and bold. The stylish glass teapot included is ideal to observe the flowering tea petals. A simple luxury that heightens the tea experience and makes for a singular conversation piece, these Leaves of Art are a true tea lover's bliss. We invite you to experience the simple elegance of a true tea transformation--elevating loose leaf tea to the next level: art.

Requiring no tea bag or strainer, flowering teas are environmentally kind as well as easy to serve; just a glass/teapot (included). The gift set includes nine varieties--Starlight Rose, Flower Jewel, Dragon Lily, Lavender Dream, Emerald Sun, Jade Fortune, Jasmine Pearls, Midnight Peony, and Black Beauty--enough to steep 27 pots of tea.

About the Nine Varieties Included:

Starlight Rose: Starlight Rose's delicate silver needle white tea leaves are handsewn around a tender rosebud. The spring buds, infused in water, expand into a round blossom. The soft, lucent, liquor and subtle aroma of roses yields a smooth, mellow flavor; illuminated by the calming benefits of white tea.

Flower Jewel: Flower Jewel's tender hand picked white tea is crowned by a delicate and bright pink amaranth flower. The dancing petals blissfully open as sweet jasmine scents this captivating elixir. Flower Jewel tantalizes the palate with its vibrant freshness and clarity. Surrender into this ever-lasting ambrosia.

Dragon Lily

Dragon Lily: Dragon Lily bursts open into an arrangement of superb white tea and stunning flowers. When steeped, sprinkles of osmanthus petals surface and an orange lily blossoms, a mesmerizing display. This translucent liquor imparts a velvety sweet apricot flavor.

Lavender Dream: Rare handsewn tea buds unfurl to reveal majestic red hibiscus petals and crisp aromatic lavender flowers. White tea touched by tangy hibiscus soothes as it enriches.

Emerald Sun: From Yunnan province, China, this white chrysanthemum flower wrapped in a bouquet of green tea imparts a clear jade liquor. In hot water, Emerald Sun turns into a globe shape with mellow and nutty flavor and hints of floral sweetness.

Jade Fortune: Rich emerald green tea leaves are woven into cone-shaped bundles. When steeped, its graceful unfolding reveals a pleasing nutty aroma and full enticing cup. With an emerald green hue, the vegetal taste is perfect for green tea lovers.

Jasmine Pearls: The most tender green tea leaves are hand rolled into small pearls and scented with fresh jasmine blossoms. The fragrant flowers are mated five times with the tea according to traditional tea scenting techniques that date back over nine centuries. This high quality jasmine tea from Fujian Province has a sweet aromatic flavor with bright floral notes.

Midnight Peony: Black tea leaves from Yunnan province in China tied into a single rosette, it flowers into a peony-like shape. The rich russet hue releases a floral aroma with notes of wine and molasses.

Black Beauty: Black Beauty's finest golden-tipped black tea leaves unravel, lifting up like the spires of a cathedral. The sensual amber-colored liquor with an exotic rose scent, releases a superbly bold deep flavor. Enjoy the beauty of this floral nectar.

About Numi Flowering Teas

Flowering tea blossoms into breathtaking shapes.

Flowering Tea is a new tradition that celebrates the tea leaf. Hand-picked, organically grown, premium white tender tea buds, top two green tea leaves, and golden-tipped black tea are hand sewn into bundles or rosettes with cotton thread by artisans in various regions of China. When steeped in hot water, these rare Leaves of Art slowly blossom into breathtaking shapes. The tea liquor releases a myriad of flavors from sweet and subtle to rich and bold. They are packaged in beautiful gem boxes or mahogany bamboo cases. For tea connoisseurs and beginners alike, Flowering Tea Bins make unforgettable gifts. Requiring no tea bag or strainer, Flowering Teas are environmentally kind as well as easy to serve. Numi offers a glass teapot that shows off the blooming petals.

Steeping Instructions for Flowering Teas:

1. The Beginning:
Place one Flowering Tea in a durable glass teapot. (Remove strainer.)

2. The Suspense:
Bring water to a boil and pour over tea. Behold the magic of the unfolding tea leaves. Allow to steep 2-3 minutes, to desired strength.

3. The Pleasure:
After enjoying the first pot, a Flowering Tea may be re-steeped 2-3 more times.

Product Description

Packaged in an exotic hand-made dark mahogany bamboo case, this Flowering Gift Set holds a bin of Numi's Bouquet Flowering Tea that is filled with bouquets of tea leaves and Numi's Teahouse glass teapot (420 ml.) through which to observe the blooming tea petals.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000FFIL92
• Item model number: 80900
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (199 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241 in Grocery (See Bestsellers in Grocery)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 144 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very beautiful and delicious, September 29, 2006

By	anon_2003 "anon_2003" (usa) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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I've waited a long time to get this set as it was very expensive when it first came out. It was well worth the wait, actually would've been well worth the cash had I spent it earlier. Amazon has a really low price on this.

The clear glass teapot holds about 16oz when full. Each tea flower will make 3 pots. The 3rd pot of tea is as good as the first, the 4th is weak.

The tea itself is excellent. Some of the best I've tasted and I'm very particular about the tea I drink. I've been enjoying the variety that came with the pot - haven't found one I've disliked yet and it is fun trying them all.

Since you will get about 6 cups of tea with each tea flower - they are all beautiful, I put the teapot on the table while the tea steeps so every can enjoy it. You will want to drink this with family or friends.

The whole set comes packaged nicely in a bamboo box that looks handmade. The box is pretty enough to be re-used for something else. The variety of tea is in a smaller bamboo box.

If you are looking for Christmas gifts, this would be an awesome one.

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Gift, October 16, 2006

By	KisaCar (Washington) - See all my reviews

I got this set a few weeks ago, and have tried most of the teas that came with it.
The teapot itself is somewhat fragile (especially if you are used to Beehouse brand), but is well worth the extra care. After the novelty of flowering tea wears out, you will still be able to amaze your guests with the beautiful sight of tea leaves unfolding into a gorgeous flower.
This is not your every day after-work-relaxing experience for several reasons. Cost, for one. The flavor of the tea itself is also not what you are used to. If you are a serious tea gourmand, you might be put off by the exotic experience, and you might have a better teapot for your cherished first flush darjeeling (or silver needle, for that matter): the glass looses heat very rapidly, and the strainer that comes with the teapot is a joke at best.
For what it is, however, this is an excellent addition to any kitchen (an especially good gift for a tea lover who has everything). I ended up buying Bodum glass teacups to match this teapot, and using it more for decorative purposes.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This purchase made me so happy., March 30, 2006

By	fireflycat "fireflycat" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful item! I bought it when I first heard about flowering tea. It's a great starter kit because it comes with 9 different kinds of tea--all of which are beautiful to watch and delicious to drink. Now that I bought this set, I know which ones are my favorites.

I made my first pot of flowering tea when I was having a very bad day, and the simple act of brewing this tea and admiring the beautiful shapes and colors made me feel so much better. It sort of turns a normal pot of tea into an event!

I plan to buy this again to give as a gift. I love it.