How to brew
Four small steps. No rush.
- 1Set one bloom in an empty glass teapot.
Clear glass, so you can see it open.
- 2Pour boiling water straight over the top.
About 1 to 1.2 liters.
- 3Give it ten to fifteen minutes to unfurl.
This is the part worth sitting down for.
- 4Top up through the day.
One bloom gives several gentle infusions.
Good to know
Before you pour.
Why isn't my bloom opening?
Start with water at a full boil. The bloom is tightly pressed, and loosens with heat. A gentle stir helps it along too. If it is still shy after the first pot, pour boiling water again for the second. Each bloom is good for about three pots, and it usually opens faster the second time.
How many cups does one bloom make?
About 15. Each bloom brews a pot of roughly a liter, and it holds up for three pots, so that's about 3 liters, or 15 ordinary 200 ml cups. One bloom is usually enough for the whole day.
Why did my cup turn blue for a moment?
Some rose blooms pass through blue before they settle into pink. It depends on your water, so it won't happen every time.
Do I need a special teapot?
Any clear, heat-safe vessel of about a liter works. Ours is made for it: clear glass, a glass filter, and a wooden handle that stays cool.
How do I care for the teapot?
Hand wash the teapot and its wooden lid. The handle is glued to the glass, and a dishwasher can loosen it; only the glass filter can go in. Keep the wood out of long soaks and direct sun. Brew with boiling water from a kettle, and never put the pot on a stove or in the microwave. Avoid sudden temperature changes too, like pouring ice water into a pot that just held boiling water. If the glass picks up a tea stain, a little baking soda and a rinse clears it.
Does it have caffeine?
A little. Every bloom includes Moonlight White Tea, which naturally contains small amounts of caffeine.