Ingredient
Coconut Fruit Fibre
Cocos nucifera
Origin: Hainan, China & Sri Lanka · Family: Arecaceae
The fibrous strands surrounding a young coconut, when carefully separated and dried, look like fine white snow. In a Flora Tea heart they sit at the heart of the bundle and release upward as the leaves unfurl, creating a snow-flurry effect inside the glass.
Flavour
Almost neutral — adds body and a faint sweet note.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Source of insoluble dietary fibre.
- ✦May relieve catarrh and soothe the liver.
- ✦Mildly supportive for stomach regulation.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
MarigoldGreen Tea
A short history
Used across South and Southeast Asia for centuries as both food and medicine. Its inclusion in tea blooms is a recent innovation — pioneered in Fujian in the early 2000s for its dramatic visual effect.