Green Tea
Camellia sinensis
Origin: Fujian, Anhui & Zhejiang provinces, China · Family: Theaceae
Green tea leaves are the structural skeleton of a Flora Tea heart. Tea masters select tender first-pick spring tips, briefly pan-fire them to halt oxidation, and roll them gently while still warm so they remain flexible. Hours later, the now-cooled leaves are wrapped around a hand-tied bundle of dried flowers — and dried again. When boiling water hits the heart, the leaves absorb moisture, soften, and unfurl, releasing the flowers inside.
Flavour
Grassy, lightly vegetal, with a clean sweet finish. The Fujian style is softer and less astringent than Japanese sencha — ideal as a backdrop for floral aromatics.
Traditional benefits
- ✦Rich in catechins (notably EGCG) — antioxidant compounds linked to cardiovascular benefits.
- ✦Naturally low caffeine (~25 mg per cup), supporting calm focus.
- ✦May aid metabolism and fat oxidation when consumed regularly.
- ✦Studied for its association with reduced risk of certain cancers and lower cholesterol.
Traditional uses are not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal health concerns.
Pairs well with
A short history
Tea cultivation in Fujian dates back roughly 1,500 years. The province's mountain mists and acidic soils produce some of the world's most aromatic green teas, and the artisanal craft of binding tea around dried flowers — what we now call blooming or 'display' tea — is a Fujian invention from the late twentieth century.
Found in
Green tea & lily petals bloom into an enchanting fairy-like display.
A captivating floral arrangement blooming in your glass teapot.
A romantic jasmine bloom hand-tied by our specialist tea masters.
Layered marigold, jasmine and green tea — a meditative bloom.
Lily and osmanthus combine for a soft, honeyed character.
Marigold and coconut fibre create a snow-soft, calming bloom.
A luxurious rose and lily bloom — Flora Tea's most romantic.
Carnation and osmanthus bloom into a warm, sun-soaked cup.
A complex four-flower bloom — the bloom that gathers butterflies.
Lavender, jasmine and lily — the most calming bloom in the collection.
One or two Flora Tea hearts — the easiest way to start.
Six assorted Flora Tea hearts in our signature lantern box.
Our Lantern Gift Box plus our signature crystal glass — the perfect first set.
All ten Flora Tea hearts in an elegant presentation box.
The Full Bloom plus two signature crystal glasses — the perfect royal experience.
All ten Flora Tea hearts, delivered every month for £30.