HUA TEA

an offering of floral tisanes

Hua is the phonetic word for “flower” in Chinese. Hua Tea draws on the many flowers used in traditional Chinese remedies.

Three Chrysanthemums is a blend of unopened buds, opened buds, and full blooms of Hangzhou Chrysanthemum. Combining the flowers at different stages creates a more rounded experience of the Chrysanthemum, with a tea of a golden hue. Chrysanthemums have a long history in Chinese medicine; with their anti-inflammatory properties and rich in Vitamin A, they are used to cool the body and brighten the eye.
$16 for 27g loose leaf in tin

Golden Bouquet is a blend of Kunlun Chrysanthemum, Osmanthus, and Honeysuckle. These fragrant flowers create a deep golden-red tea. Kunlun Chrysanthemum, also called snow daisy, is grown at high elevations and is full of amino acids and antioxidants. Osmanthus is richly fragrant, used to improve the skin and support the lungs. Honeysuckle is soothing and has been used to fight fevers, ulcers, sore throats and infections.
$18 for 24g loose leaf in tin

King of Flowers, Queen of Hearts
jasmine buds, rosebuds, peony buds, hibiscus petals
{light, sweet, tender}
to gladden the heart
$16 for 27g loose leaf in tin

Old World Five Flower
traditional blend of honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, pagoda flower, silk floss flower, frangipani
{deep, nourishing}
to fortify the body
$15 for five sachets in pouch; steep in hot water as a tea bag, or for a stronger medicinal brew, simmer in a pot of water for thirty minutes

Tea accoutrements . . .

Hand-made brass tea scoops ~

Mesh basket tea strainers ~

Organic cotton tea towels, each individually hand-dyed with locally foraged plant material and the flowers used for making tea! Locally silk-screened with a mandala and mantras.