Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Every year at the Film Festival we have a tradition of going to the Four Seasons for afternoon tea. The scones are delicious and it is a good chance to spot stars in their natural habitat.

This year I noticed that they had Numi Leaves of Art flowering tea. (I noticed it after we had ordered so it was too late to get it - humpff)

Tea leaves are hand sewn with cotton string, so that when they are steeped in hot water they expand into flower shapes. So cool... I want to try it. It looks like it helps to have a glass teapot too or else you are just peering into a dark pot.

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10 comments:

  1. wynSeptember 15, 2005 at 1:39 AM

    those are so pretty! it would be so lovely to watch a "flower" to unfold and then to "drink" it. :)

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  2. JuneSeptember 15, 2005 at 8:02 AM

    That's so beautiful! You've just solved a birthday gift dilemma for me, too. Thanks for the pointer.

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  3. AnkeSeptember 15, 2005 at 9:30 AM

    Another very very good reason to get a glass teapot! :) I wanted one for ages to display the fresh peppermint leaves in my tea (very pretty, they turn the water bright green). The tea flower is stunning - what an awesome idea!

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  4. ZizSeptember 15, 2005 at 9:43 AM

    How pretty! I've never seen anything like that...is afternoon tea and scones very pricey there??

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  5. deepfinesseSeptember 15, 2005 at 10:23 AM

    I love that tea too. My favorite tea shop in Evanston (North of Chicago) dreamabouttea,com has a similar tea called '8 treasures' similar to this one http://www.teaspring.com/Eight-Treasures-Tea-No-1.asp
    and the chrysanthemum flowers look beautiful when they open.

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  6. foodiechickieSeptember 15, 2005 at 11:01 AM

    Now that is too cool!

    I also love how you described bumping into stars in their natural habitat. LOL.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2005 at 10:41 PM

    Those are enchanting. I would love to find some, with glass teapots, for gifts this year. Thank you for the post.
    -kat

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2005 at 3:15 AM

    Those are so cool! It would be so nice to have one during an afternoon tea.
    BTW, have you visited Target recently? I live in CA and they sell bamboo knitting needles for $1!
    -Christina

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  9. MandySeptember 16, 2005 at 11:41 AM

    Thanks for posting this--now I know what to get for my mom's birthday!

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  10. LisanneSeptember 21, 2005 at 9:34 PM

    Flowering teas are so beautiful. Are you a big tea drinker? I *love* it. I'm addicted. hehe :) I've never tried any of the flowering teas, though, because I don't have a glass teapot ... yet! :)

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