Journal

Notes on the cup

Short essays on the flower in the glass: what a blooming tea is, how to brew it, and which flowers we tie.

10 月 27, 2026

The flowers inside a blooming tea

Jasmine, lily, globe amaranth, pot marigold, and carnation — what each one does in the glass.

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10 月 27, 2026

Use one bloom, water at 85–95°C, and a clear glass if you want to watch it open.

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10 月 27, 2026

A blooming tea is a hand-tied bundle of pan-fired green tea and edible flowers that opens in the cup.

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