{"product_id":"blue-lotus-flower-australian-grown-tea","title":"Blue Lotus Flower Australian Grown Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003eAustralian Grown Blue Lotus Tea is a truly exceptional floral tea, made using real Blue Lotus flowers (Nymphaea caerulea), grown in Australia in the beautiful Nambucca Valley, New South Wales. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike most \"Blue Lotus\" teas available in the West - which are made from imported flowers grown in southern Asia and the Middle East - our Blue Lotus flowers are grown in Australia and prepared from growing to drying and packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Blue Lotus flowers are harvested by hand from freshwater dams. They are naturally dehydrated and carefully handled to maintain its natural beauty, smell of fresh flower, and unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful water lilies grown by Australian floriculturists with 25+ years of experience on their 110 acre flower farm, grown, then hand picked from canoes on property with native veg and bushland and prepared\/dehydrated on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery very exclusive - very limited production, not large scale. Less than 5kg produced per week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAustralian Grown, Nambucca Valley, New South Wales\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Australian grown Blue Lotus flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Nymphaea caerulea)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Grown in the Nambucca Valley in Australia.\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked in Australia, dried and packed.\u003cbr\u003e- Single ingredient, unblended.\u003cbr\u003e- Unflavoured and without preservatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Common Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Australian Grown Blue Lotus is different to the imported version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Australian Grown Blue Lotus Flowers are all grown, picked, dehydrated and packed in Australia, therefore there is a greater degree of transparency as to the flowers origin and production process. Also the fact that we use a specialist flower grower to supply our flowers, means that our flowers are carefully and gently harvested. This has a beneficial effect in terms of the appearance of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it real blue lotus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a true nymphaea (water lily) grown in Australia known as Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Lotus Flower) also commonly known as the Egyptian Blue Water Lily. (Please do not confuse this species with the different water lilies which may be marketed as blue lotuses.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat area is your Australian Blue Lotus grown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur freshwater water lilies are grown at our 110-acre flower farm at Taylors Arm, in the Nambucca Valley of NSW. Dams on the property hold the source of our freshwater used for growing and developing our water lilies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Are Blue Lotus Flowers Harvested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are manually harvested on Canang Goeng Farm's numerous freshwater dams and then prepared, dehydrated, and packed at the location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Blue Lotus Have Caffeine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, you won't find any caffeine here; Blue Lotus has nothing to do with either black or green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Grown Blue Lotus can be enjoyed as part of an evening ritual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Taste Profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Flavour: Aromatic flowers with earthy undertones and a bit of plant sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e- Aroma: Scented with fragrant soft florals with a light fresh aquatic note.\u003cbr\u003e- Body: Light and refreshing: This tea has no heaviness of traditional black tea.\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: This wine has an earthy bouquet with a floral aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e- Appearance: Natural and beautiful to enjoy brewing the flowers for tea.\u003cbr\u003e- Infusion Colour: The color of the tea ranges from pale yellow-gold to golden-amber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Cautionary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Lotus contains mind-altering chemicals called alkaloids that may have psychoactive effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not safe during pregnancy and nursing (nursing), and they may cause drowsiness, so stay away from alcohol and other drugs that affect your central nervous system, like sleeping pills. Avoid using prescription-strength if you're already on medication or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not operate a vehicle or any other machine after using Blue Lotus. Do not give to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch has not been conducted on the safety of ingesting Blue Lotus on a regular basis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Brewing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Amount: About 2 to 3 g dried Blue Lotus flowers per 1 cup water is common.\u003cbr\u003e- Water Temperature: 80-90°C.\u003cbr\u003e- Steeping Time: 5-10 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e- Method: To make a tea, place some dried flowers in a pot, pour hot water over them and let them steep. Start small, you don't know how your body will respond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, you could make a more aromatic floral infusion by covering your teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they are intact, you may need to break them open to allow maximum surface area to the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Health Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally they have been associated with relaxation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Lotus has been connected with relaxation and tranquillity since the ancient Egypt. Despite a tradition of use for its calming effects, the scientific evidence from human clinical trials to show that Blue Lotus improves relaxation has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally-occurring plant compounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Lotus contains naturally occurring plant compounds including alkaloids, which researchers have looked at for how they might affect the body. But it is uncertain exactly how much is in an average cup of Blue Lotus tea, and whether any of them have an effect on humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMindful Tea Rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to brew your own Blue Lotus Tea, you may want to take a few minutes to savor this traditional drink, which is visually stunning, smells great, and has a nice flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Naturally Caffeine-Free Floral Infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs opposed to black and green tea, blue lotus does not have leaves of the tea plant and thus does not contain caffeine. 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