“Pot of tea! This was the tea that finally caused me to cave and place this giant Rishi order in the first place. I’ve never had plum blossoms before, and was deeply curious what the flavour would...” Read full tasting note
The plum blossom, known as the meihua in Chinese (梅花; pinyin: méihuā), symbolizes perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity because plum blossoms bloom most vibrantly during the harsh cold months of winter. Plum trees usually grow for a long time. Ancient trees are found throughout China, Korea and Japan where their blossoms have been collected for making confections, liquors and sweet, fragrant flower teas. We developed a special type of scented and aged Plum Blossom tea made by blending the late winter plum blossoms and first flush Yunnan Dian Hong Red Tea. This tea is alluring and elegant while deep, floral and sweet. The taste and aroma are well integrated and balanced with a fine tannin structure of Jin Xuan Dian Hong. The tea has a unique floral and fruity aroma with tasting notes of dark cherry, sweet plum, marzipan and fresh Sicilian almond cream. This tea pairs well with rich foods and all types of sweet desserts.
Black tea, plum flower.
Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.