To me, a heartwarming moment is spent sharing tea with the ones you love. In honor of Saint Valentine, I'll be celebrating the beat, beat, beat of my tea-loving heart by sipping a few floral blends. One steep in particular that I believe captures the essence of Valentine's day is a white rose tea.
The subtle sweet notes of Bai Mu Dan Chinese White tea effortlessly and elegantly blend with the floral rose petals and chrysanthemum blossoms. As much as I love a gift of beautiful blooms from the garden, I prefer the a sweet teaspoon of floral tea. Each sip will last long after the vase of flowers has left the shelf. Although if pink petals don't excite your taste buds, there's always an orchid oolong, jasmine green and hibiscus lemonade.
And while you steep a sip for your loved ones, you might consider sharing these thoughtful words that made my heart sing when I first read them on PhillyTea Blog: "When we talk about the taste of tea, usually we’re talking about the literal flavor, but I think that any tea person would agree that the real taste of tea is in the heart, and not on the tongue."
What are you steeping for your dearest today?
p.s. this particular tea is from one of my clients, The Meaning of Tea. I've sipped several White Rose steeps, and let me just say that this particular one is at the top of my list because of its harmonious, balanced blend. p.p.s I have an unbiased palate and always speak honestly from my tea-loving heart. Although, you already know that :)
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