The flower of the Camellia sinensis plant — the same plant that produces all true tea — brewed as a caffeine-free tisane. This is not a flavored tea or a blended herbal infusion. It is the flower of tea itself, and it carries its own distinct character.
What It Is
Tea plants bloom once a year, typically in autumn. The flowers are small, white, and delicately fragrant — similar in appearance to a small gardenia. Harvesting and drying them produces a tisane that is naturally caffeine-free, since the caffeine concentrates in the leaf, not the flower.
Flavor Profile
Light, soft, and subtly sweet. Expect faint floral notes — clean and gentle, not perfumed or heavy. The brew is pale gold and very clear. It lacks the depth and complexity of a brewed leaf tea, but carries a quiet elegance that makes it ideal for evening drinking.
Why Teabelly Chose This
Finding a caffeine-free option that respects the same standards as our tea line is harder than it sounds. Most herbal tisanes are unrelated to Camellia sinensis entirely. The tea flower is a natural extension of the plant we already source from — it fits our single-origin philosophy, requires no added flavoring, and genuinely works as a standalone brew.
How to Brew
| Method | Water Temp | Amount | Steep Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western | 85-95°C | 3–5 flowers per 200ml | 2–3 min or to your strength |
| Gongfu | 85-95°C | 5–8 flowers per 100ml | To your strength |
| Cold Brew | Cold | 8–10 flowers per 500ml | 24-72 Hours |
Note: Don’t use boiling water — it mutes the delicate floral notes. Lower temperatures preserve the subtle character of the flower.