Prunus Mume Tian Shan Snow Plum Blossom Flower Tea

Tian Shan Xue Mei

Prunus mume, with the common names including Chinese plum and Japanese apricot, is an Asian tree species classified in the Armeniaca section of the genus Prunus. The flower, long a beloved subject in the traditional painting of East Asia, is usually translated as plum blossom.

The plum blossom or meihua, along with the peony, are considered traditional floral emblems of China. The plum is commonly used in China, Yunnan area, to produce a local plum wine with a smooth, sweet, fruity taste and approximately 12% alcohol by volume.

This Blossom Tea is Originated from the high mountain of Tianshan in Northwest China.

Weight:  50-250 grams

Taste:    The aroma is rich and refreshing, the taste is smooth with a long-lasting fragrance but a little bitter.

Preparation:   Use 3g flowers per 250ml of water. Heat water to 90-95℃ and steep for 1-3 minutes. It’s better to use glass cup.

Brewing vessel:  Glass or Porcelain Pot

Infusions:  At least 5 times

Shelf Life:  18 months

Origin:       Tianshan, China