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 unfold, 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 glass), 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
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 glass.
A complex four-flower bloom — the bloom that gathers butterflies.
Lavender, jasmine and lily — the most calming bloom in the collection.
Two Flora Tea hearts — pick any two from the collection.
Six assorted Flora Tea hearts in our signature lantern box.
A Lantern Gift Box plus our signature crystal glass — the perfect first set.
All ten Flora Tea hearts in our signature presentation box.
The Full Bloom plus two signature crystal glasses — the perfect royal experience.
All ten Flora Tea hearts, delivered every month for £30.