Primula 12-Pack Flowering White Tea with Peppermint
by Epoca Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Epoca Inc.Brand: Epoca
Model: MTWT-1212
Product features:
- Package contains white tea flavored with peppermint in 12 different blooms
- Unique hand-created tea unfurls into an exquisite flower before your eyes
- Each flower can be used three times within a 24 hour period to make up to 15 cups of tea
- White tea contains caffeine--about half as much as found in green tea
- 2-year shelf life; clear, glass tea pot is recommended to fully enjoy the unfolding beauty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Primula 12-Pack Flowering White Tea with Peppermint
Customer Review: More than just pretty flowers
Summary: 4 Stars
It's the 'flowering' part that makes the flowering teas stand apart from the teas most of us are used to - loose tea or the various type of teabags. I like the way the little pod expands into something resembling a sea urchin or anemone but, after all, it's 'tea' that I want to drink. And the tea is not so bad.
Dropping a pod into the Primula Black 40-Ounce Teapot Includes Loose Tea Infuser and 3 Flowering Green Teas would produce 40 oz. of delicate, quite acceptable white tea enhanced with a hint of peppermint blended in. And, once you're done then... repeat and... repeat again. The third batch was still good to drink tea and the flower inside the pot was still relatively intact. I haven't tried a 4th but the instruction suggest that you only use one pod 3 times.
It's probably worth mentioning that my order came with a free Lung Ching loose green tea packet (4 g.) and a number of coupons indicating that Primula is very seriously into tea making - selling teapots, loose tea and tea flowers for all occasions.
Coming back to my specific 12-pack, it should be understood that, like green tea but even more so, white tea is an acquired taste - it's more delicate, not as 'grassy' as green tea and I prefer it myself but it does take some getting used to. White teas are made out of younger leaves and buds as opposed to green or black teas that use older leaves. It undergoes less oxidation and, apparently, it has more mood-balancing, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-viral benefits when compared to green tea. For best results, white tea should be made with 180°F water and steeped for 2 to 3 minutes - let the water go to a boil, then wait for a few minutes before pouring it in.
Concluding, I found the flowering part to be a nice touch. According to a co-worker of mine who happens to be from China, the flowering teas are not a Chinese tradition. They don't really drink 'flowering teas' over there because the stitching process would make them way too expensive but, if paid, the Chinese farmers don't mind doing this for Primula. The tea quality is good, the flowers are nice (but not as nice as the pictures show) and the price is a little bit on the upside - but remember that you can get up to 120 oz. of tea out of each pod. Overall, a 4 star rating is well earned.
Description of Primula 12-Pack Flowering White Tea with Peppermint
A true visual delight. Primula Flowering Teas are hand sewn by artisans in China. The finest AA Grade white tea leaves area wrapped around all natural flowers to create an encapsulated pod. Simply place the tea pod in the bottom of the tea pot or mug. Pour boiling water over the tea pod. As the tea steeps the pod will unfurl into a colorful flower. A clear, glass tea pot is recommended to fully enjoy the stunning, floral display. However, the tea flower works just as well in your favorite mug. This unique, specially chosen blend of white tea with peppermint is the same for all 12 flowers included. The flower for each bloom is different and will create a different visual experience each time. Primula tea flowers are individually foil sealed with a 2-1/2-year shelf life. Each tea flower will steep 3 times and makes 15 cups of tea. Each Tea flower can be stored in the covered teapot or a plastic container, and kept in the refrigerator until you want to re-steep it one or two more times.Tea Strainers
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