[Southeast Wonders] Fuding Artistic Flower Tea – Double Happiness Arrives

　　Introduction to Craft Tea:

　　Special flower-shaped craft tea, commonly known as craft tea, is a newly created premium tea. It is a type of flower-shaped tea made by binding multiple tea buds together and belongs to the category of baked green tea. It is mainly produced in Fuding, Mindong, Fujian. Most craft teas are handmade, harvested before the Grain Rain festival when the fresh leaves consist of one bud and one leaf that have not yet fully unfolded. The manufacturing process includes fixation (kill-green), light rolling, initial drying and shaping, selecting buds and packing into tubes, shaping and beautifying, setting and baking, thorough drying, and storage.

　　The production of artisanal tea can be summarized in three processes:

　　I. Crafting Dried Flower Stamen from Tea Leaf Packages:

　　Carefully hand-picked, high-quality edible flowers—such as jasmine and gomphrena—are baked until they’re 90% dry, then threaded through their stamens using cotton yarn. After shaping, they’re baked again until fully dried.

　　II. Outsourcing the Production of Tea-Shaped Designs:

　　After being processed using 2–7 cm tea buds with stems, the lower portion is tightly bound into a bundle with one or more strands of cotton yarn.

　　3. Overall Design:

　　Secure the arranged dried flowers (Step 1 of the crafting process) to the bundled stem base of tea buds (Step 2 of the crafting process) using fine thread, then press them into various shapes—such as spherical or mushroom-like forms—and finally bake thoroughly until completely dry.

　　One of our company's premium tea varieties—Double Happiness:

　　Ingredients: Gomphrena, Silver Needle Tea.

　　The health benefits of various dried flowers:

　　1. Fragrant jasmine flowers

　　Jasmine flowers, once hailed by ancient people as "the most fragrant scent in the human world," boast pristine, snow-white blossoms and an intensely rich, pure, and subtly elegant aroma that lingers fresh and long-lasting. Their fragrance is deeply captivating yet delicately refined, with fresh jasmine flowers known for their warming properties, sweet taste, and slightly pungent flavor. These flowers are prized for their ability to regulate vital energy, relieve emotional tension, calm the mind, purify impurities, and harmonize bodily functions.

　　Jasmine is a flower known for its ability to regulate the flow of vital energy; both its blossoms and leaves possess cooling and detoxifying properties that help clear heat and soothe the body. Green tea, on the other hand, boasts a fresh, long-lasting aroma and a bright yellow-green infusion. While green tea is naturally quite cooling in nature, pairing it with warm, sweetly flavored fresh jasmine flowers can gently balance its coolness. This combination not only helps harmonize the body’s energy but also promotes relaxation, alleviates stress, calms the mind, aids digestion, and even reduces greasiness while purifying the palate. In terms of color, the vibrant emerald green of the green tea leaves perfectly complements the delicate, snow-white hues of the jasmine blossoms—both belonging to the cool-toned spectrum. When the white jasmine flowers gently float atop the green tea, their ethereal beauty creates a visually poetic contrast: a serene interplay of green and white that feels almost dreamlike.

　　2. Osmanthus

　　Osmanthus is a cherished ornamental tree and an economically valuable, edible flower. When in bloom, it truly lives up to its poetic description: "Lush leaves cascade in layered beauty, while golden blossoms dot the branches like countless stars." Perched atop its emerald-green canopy, the tree sparkles with tiny golden flecks, releasing a delicate fragrance that drifts gently on the breeze—so subtle yet lingering for weeks on end. Revered as the "king of autumn blooms," osmanthus exudes an elegant, pure, and almost ethereal charm, embodying the essence of both refined grace and spiritual depth. Its aroma is so pure it seems capable of cleansing the soul, while its rich scent can carry far beyond the senses. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, osmanthus flowers are not only delicious but also serve as an exceptional ingredient in crafting exquisite artisanal teas. Indeed, this remarkable flower is celebrated as both a prized blossom and a potent natural remedy—and what’s more, it has become a beloved component in some of the world’s finest culinary creations, bridging cultures with its timeless allure.

　　Osmanthus flowers have a sweet taste and warm nature, offering benefits such as warming the stomach, calming the liver, tonifying the kidneys, and dispelling cold. They stimulate saliva production to combat bad breath, help dissolve phlegm and relieve coughs, soothe the lungs while stimulating appetite, relax muscles, and promote circulation. Osmanthus is particularly effective in treating conditions like phlegm-related asthma, intestinal bleeding with dysentery, gastric prolapse, gastric and duodenal ulcers—and it also strengthens bones and tendons, promotes blood flow, warms the lower back and knees, and helps eliminate blood stasis. Additionally, it can alleviate symptoms such as lumbar sprains, nocturnal emission, measles, amenorrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, persistent bad breath, and blurred vision.

　　3. Chrysanthemum

　　Chrysanthemums boast a rich and diverse array of colors, along with uniquely shaped flower heads. They are renowned for their resilience—thriving even in frost and cold, while exuding an elegant, fragrant charm that lingers in the breeze. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, chrysanthemums belong to the category of flowers that disperse wind-heat and relieve exterior syndromes. Their flowers, roots, and young shoots are cool in nature and have a bitter-sweet taste, while the leaves are mild in temperature and offer a pungent-sweet flavor. These herbal parts are celebrated for their ability to dispel wind, clear heat, detoxify, and improve vision, making them particularly effective in treating headaches, dizziness, wind-fire-related redness of the eyes, heart-and-chest discomfort due to internal heat, as well as boils and swelling caused by toxins. The flowers, in particular, are prized for their liver-soothing and vision-enhancing properties, often used to alleviate symptoms like headwind-induced dizziness and eye opacities. Meanwhile, the leaves help reduce internal heat, promote clearer vision, and benefit the five vital organs. Modern research has further confirmed that chrysanthemums play a significant role in regulating cardiovascular function and possess potent anti-aging effects—attributes closely tied to their abundant trace elements, especially selenium (the highest concentration among anti-aging compounds), as well as vitamins A and B1.

　　4. Gomphrena:

　　"Can flowers bloom for a thousand days? Humans may thrive for just a hundred—but if a flower could truly stay vibrant for a thousand days, that would truly be nature’s extraordinary gift. Most blossoms, though breathtakingly beautiful and full of charm during their brief lifespans, wither away within a mere hundred days. Yet those flowers that manage to bloom endlessly must surely carry with them countless blessings, such as the immortal ‘Thousand-Day Red.’ Because of this, people believe it symbolizes eternal love and an undying romance. In its native lands—India and South America—it even goes by a poetic name: ‘grapho,’ derived from Greek, meaning ‘a colorfully dyed pen tassel.’ Translated into Latin, this gives rise to its botanical genus name, Comphrena.'"

　　Gomphrena is a naturally dried flower, and it also makes an exquisite artisanal tea ingredient. When vibrant Gomphrena blooms are steeped in hot water for an extended period, their rich hues gradually fade, releasing the flower buds' brilliant colors into the tea—and transforming the brew into a delightfully soft pink that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is soothing to the palate.

　　Qianrihong contains essential amino acids, vitamins C and E, and various trace elements, offering benefits such as nourishing the liver, improving vision, relieving coughs and asthma, lowering blood pressure, detoxifying the body, and promoting skin health and beauty.

　　5. Calendula

　　The orange-yellow flowers, resembling sun-like marigolds—and also known as calendulas—originated in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region. Legend has it that when the ancient Romans noticed these flowers blooming on the first day of the Roman calendar (known as "Calends"), they named them after this lunar phase, giving rise to the plant's scientific genus name. Meanwhile, the ancient Egyptians believed calendulas could help slow down the aging process, while Indians revered them as sacred flowers. By the medieval period, calendulas were already being used to heal wounds—and even employed as a powerful defense against plagues like the Black Death.

　　Calendula flowers contain minerals like phosphorus and vitamin C, with the petals being the primary part utilized. Drinking calendula tea promotes sweating, acts as a diuretic, and helps clear damp-heat from the body. During a cold, sipping calendula tea can aid in reducing fever while providing a cooling effect to calm overheated energy. Additionally, it has antispasmodic properties and supports digestion, making it especially beneficial for individuals suffering from digestive system ulcers. Beyond that, calendula tea also boosts circulation, helping women maintain a refreshing and balanced mood during their menstrual cycles. It even helps alleviate alcohol intoxication, thereby supporting liver health.

　　6. Carnations

　　"Who pities the longest bloom, as spring dew gives way to autumn winds?" In May, as flowers begin to fade and their vibrant beauty fades away, only carnations continue to thrive. Known also as "Dianthus," the carnation belongs to the Carnation family—no wonder it’s cherished for its elegant yet striking hues, delicate fragrance, and rich array of essential trace elements. These nutrients help boost circulation, revitalize metabolism, calm the mind, alleviate dryness, detoxify the body, promote radiant skin, slow down aging, and even support the healthy functioning of a woman’s hormonal system.

　　7. Lily

　　The lily symbolizes purity, chastity, and innocence—it is considered an auspicious symbol. With its sweet, pleasant taste and lingering aftertaste, the lily is known for its ability to quench thirst and calm the mind. It’s particularly effective in alleviating symptoms like dry cough caused by internal heat, soothing the chest and lungs, and providing relief from chronic bronchitis. Additionally, it has calming properties that promote relaxation.

　　Artisanal Tea Brewing Method:

　　Artistic floral tea is the perfect blend of tea tasting and aromatherapy. When savoring this exquisite floral brew, it’s often said: "Before you even taste its sweet nectar, you’re already captivated by its divine fragrance." Fully immerse yourself in the unique harmony of floral notes—light yet richly evocative—and the delicate, elegant tea essence that defines this craft. As you sip and inhale its aroma, you’ll feel as though nature itself has woven together a fresh, robust, and serene floral fragrance, seamlessly blending with the refined, uplifting scent of tea. The experience is deeply soothing, leaving you refreshed, uplifted, and utterly enchanted—inviting you to lose yourself in the poetic rhythm of "first sensing the aroma, then admiring the color, and finally savoring the subtle charm." Regularly enjoying artistic floral tea not only nurtures your mind and calms your body but also promotes emotional balance, enhances well-being, and supports overall health.

　　1. Place the dry tea leaves into a transparent cup, then pour in boiling water;

　　2. The leaves slowly unfold;

　　3. The flowers enclosed within the leaves are gradually unfolding as well;

　　4. Finally, it blossoms into a flower within the tea.