ARIEL Ginseng Lily

Ginseng Lily is a blooming tea made for watching. Green tea leaves are hand-tied around a bright orange lily and shaped into a small ball that opens as it steeps – drop one into a glass pot, pour over hot water, and the leaves loosen to reveal the flower rising at the centre. A quiet bit of theatre, and a lovely thing to share.

Tasting Notes

The cup is a clear, pale gold and drinks soft and smooth, the way a good green tea should. The green tea gives a gentle, grassy base, the lily lends a light floral note, and a subtle, earthy hint of ginseng sits underneath for a little intrigue. It's delicate and low in astringency, clean and fragrant on the finish – as much about the look as the taste.

Watching It Bloom

Blooming teas are made entirely by hand. Artisans gather the green tea leaves, tie them around the flower with fine thread, and shape each one to open cleanly in the water. Brew it in glass so you don't miss the moment the lily unfurls – an easy gift, and a small occasion out of an ordinary afternoon.

Brewing

Place one ball in a glass pot or cup and pour over fresh water heated to 90 °C. Give it a few minutes to open fully; each ball makes about four cups, and you can keep topping up the same flower while it holds its shape.

Additional Information

• Ingredients: Green tea, lily flower, ginseng.
• Formats: Pack of 3
• Foundation: Humaniterra Foundation.