Dancing Flowers

Quantity of tea leaves: 2 gram
Temperature of water: 100°
Infusion time: 5 minutes
Maximum number of infusions: 2 times

To fully enjoy the warming cup of Dancing Flowers, start by heating water to 100°C. The boiling temperature is suitable for all herbal infusions, perfect for extracting the rich flavours and health benefits from the blend. Place about 2 grams of Dancing Flowers into your teapot or infuser (about 250 ml), ensuring there’s enough space for the herbs to expand and release their flavours.

Pour the boiling water over the blend, completely covering the ingredients, and let it steep for 5 minutes. The infusion time can be adjusted to personal preference, with a brief steeping period for a subtle taste and a longer steeping period resulting in a stronger flavour.

Dancing Flowers can be enjoyed hot for a warming experience or cold for a refreshing iced tea.

Read more about how to brew a delicious cup of tea.

The dry leaves display a beautiful, colourful combination of deep green cinnamon basil and peppermint, complemented by the vivid pinks and purples of strawberry and purple globe amaranths, accented by the golden hues of calendula and sunflower petals.

Upon brewing, the tea transforms into a bright golden-yellow infusion, releasing a fragrant bouquet of sweet basil, refreshing mint, and subtle floral undertones.

The taste is a balanced fusion of the warm notes of cinnamon basil and the cooling freshness of peppermint, with the gentle floral sweetness of amaranth and calendula creating a smooth, uplifting finish. The sunflower petals add a touch of brightness, rounding off the tea with a light, cheerful character.

Dancing Flowers is more than just a fragrant and vibrant tea; it’s packed with health benefits from its thoughtfully chosen ingredients.

Cinnamon basil is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to support the immune system and regulate blood sugar levels. Peppermint provides soothing relief for digestive discomfort, easing bloating and promoting relaxation. Globe amaranth, both strawberry and purple varieties, are rich in antioxidants and help combat oxidative stress, while calendula is celebrated for its skin-healing and anti-inflammatory qualities. Sunflower petals add a dose of antioxidants, supporting overall vitality.

Together, these ingredients create a beautiful and health-boosting infusion, perfect for supporting digestion, soothing inflammation, and enhancing general well-being.

Disclaimer: herbal infusions are known for their traditional health benefits, however, it is important to note that this information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a healthcare specialist for any health concerns.

Chá Camélia is a visionary tea project in northern Portugal, founded by Dirk Niepoort and Nina Gruntkowski, two passionate tea enthusiasts with a background in wine production who dreamt of producing high-quality tea in Europe.

Drawn to the region’s reputation as the “land of Camellias,” they planted their first two hundred Camellia sinensis plants in their home garden in Porto in 2012. Recognising the perfect tea-growing conditions in Fornelo, near Vila do Conde, they relocated the plants to this coastal area, transforming an abandoned vineyard into nearly one hectare of tea fields over four years, all cleared by hand.

Committed to organic and biodynamic farming, Chá Camélia now cares for over 12,000 plants, producing exquisite green tea by hand with the expertise of renowned Japanese tea masters, Haruyo and Shigeru Morimoto. They masterfully blend Eastern traditions with Western craftsmanship to create delicate, aromatic teas and infusions with a focus on sustainability, quality, and health.

The production of herbal infusions involves a pretty straightforward and simple process, starting with the careful harvesting of plants from either the wild or cultivated fields.

Whether foraging for wild herbs like poppy and chaga mushroom or farming chamomile on a larger scale, the next step typically involves drying the plants using natural methods such as shade, sunlight, or mechanical drying techniques. Unlike the intricate processing of true teas from the Camellia Sinensis plant, the complexity of herbal teas comes from the wide variety of plants used.

Various parts of the plant—leaves, flowers, roots, fruits, bark, and seeds—are either enjoyed individually or skillfully combined to create unique and flavorful blends. These infusions are mixed creatively by expert herbalists and tea blenders, offering a rich tapestry of flavours and wellness benefits.

Read more about herbal infusions in our blog.

Properly storing the Dancing Flowers herbs is crucial to retain its freshness and flavor. The key is to protect them from the elements that can compromise their quality: air, heat, light, and moisture.

Read more about how to store loose-leaf tea.