White Chrysanthemum + Red Tea Dragon Ball (白菊紅茶龍求, Báijú Hóng Chá Lóng Qiú, "White Chrysanthemum Red Tea Dragon Ball") - This is part of a series of flower dragon balls that we commissioned from Li Shulin by request for a special order. We liked them so much that we decided to add them to our catalog. Made with Li's sun-dried Dian Hong (Yunnan Red Tea), each dragon ball features a single white chrysanthemum flower. White chrysanthemum, like yellow chrysanthemum, is one of the most tradtiional and widespread herbal infusions in China. White chrysanthemum is prized for its sweet, distinctive flavor and purported health benefits, including skin health. This tea is beautiful to look at and the character of the chrysanthemum pairs beautifully with Li's bright, smooth red tea. Each dragon ball weighs ~8 grams and produces a full-bodied, long-lasting pot of tea.
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I purchased one of each of the types of red tea balls with chrysanthemum (for science!) and really enjoyed both of them. The white chrysanthemum version is a bit more subtle, but I could still taste the floral notes. I really enjoyed both of these, and for those who are curious, yes, the white and yellow blossoms do taste distinctly different from one another!
