【When Flowers Bloom】Taiwanese Floral Tea - Magnolia & Shell Ginger Oolong Traditional Scenting Craft x Paper-Cutting Art

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54649208221_9b4731ca45_b.jpg **When Flowers Bloom │ Magnolia & Shell Ginger Oolong** Lightly roasted, fragrant oolong is scented with magnolia flowers and infused with shell ginger, a plant commonly found in Taiwan's mountains, creating a vibrant and layered floral aroma. It's like an unfinished poem, evoking beautiful moments in life with a lingering, profound charm. Tea Bag Contents and Flavor: __Lightly Roasted Oolong Tea__ base, scented with __Magnolia flowers__, with added Hakka __Shell Ginger leaves__ from Taoyuan, and Taiwanese __Chrysanthemum__. *Pregnant women and individuals with sensitive constitutions should consume with discretion. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54734423406_78363554db_b.jpg **Life Flows in Order, Gods Watch Over the Island's Peace** On Taiwan's streets, you'll find magnolias everywhere – from flower vendors encountered while waiting at a red light to the flower arrangements lovingly displayed by aunties near temple entrances. There's a saying: "When you smell the fragrance of magnolias during worship, it signifies that the deities acknowledge you as a kind person and will bless you." The scent of magnolias in temples, mingled with the aroma of incense, has become a significant memory in the daily lives of Taiwanese people, passed down through generations, watching over the island and ensuring peace year after year. We've combined Taiwanese magnolias with lightly roasted oolong as the base for this tea, adding shell ginger leaves and Taiwanese white chrysanthemum. The tea liquor is enveloped in a lingering, layered floral aroma. May this tea accompany you, reminding you of the beautiful strengths in your life, and encouraging you to keep moving forward. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54338929704_eaf93639ff_b.jpg Let 【When Flowers Bloom】 be your guide to discovering Taiwan's charm. Each sip is a sincere expression of Taiwanese flavor, as if savoring the very essence of Taiwan's land and climate. Does your heart hold such a taste of Taiwan? **Lu Yuan │ Taiwanese Floral Tea Series** Based on scenting techniques, combining Taiwanese specialty plants and spices to reimagine the possibilities of Oriental floral teas and showcase the unique terroir of the island. **Collaboration with Paper-Cutting Artist Lin Wen-Chen** to showcase the craft of floral tea making. Paper-cutting art is a vital element of traditional Eastern culture, representing cultural heritage and creativity. Taiwanese tea, having journeyed through time, carries historical flavors and a unique position. Both are renowned for their attention to detail and mastery of technique. The tea-making process requires precise control of time, temperature, and methods to extract the best flavors and aromas. Similarly, paper-cutting artists meticulously trim paper, handling every detail with precision to create exquisite works. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54252919722_bcfa74142f_b.jpg ----- **Traditional Eastern Scenting Craft – Only the Fragrance is Perceived, Not the Flower** "Scenting" is a traditional tea-making technique where natural floral fragrances are infused into tea leaves. Flowers and tea intertwine and layer, and as time flows, the tea leaves absorb the floral aroma, ultimately presenting a uniquely flavored fine tea. Western floral teas, on the other hand, are made by blending all ingredients together for brewing. Freshly picked flowers are mixed with tea leaves. Through capillary action, the tea leaves absorb the floral scent. The Ming Dynasty text "Tea Manual" records that any fragrant flower can be used for scenting. When flowers are in full bloom, a bamboo basket lined with paper is divided into two layers. Tea is placed in the upper layer, and flowers in the lower. This process is repeated several times, allowing the tea leaves to absorb the floral aroma. After completion, the flowers are removed, leaving only the tea leaves, thus creating floral tea. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51813960856_b28da3c54e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253822501_aa6c964205_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54254058859_d6ac65499b_k.jpg **Sunny Days │ Jasmine & Fruity Green Tea** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/gZPBUSUG **When Flowers Bloom │ Magnolia & Shell Ginger Oolong** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/RNFQQvfA **Working with Precision │ Osmanthus & Star Anise Oolong** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/2SMGDBNi **Radiant Glow │ Butterfly Ginger & Prickly Ash Black Tea** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/TimLF2ee === **Featuring locally sourced edible flowers, spices, and tea leaves.** Each batch has passed pesticide residue testing by the Republic of China. Please enjoy with peace of mind. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54237451019_9b256548b4_b.jpg