Cool Gift of the Day
Friday, August 18, 2006
What it is:
A set of delicately crafted silk tea bags shaped as beautiful flowers.
Why we love it:
For some people, a Lipton's tea bag and some hot water are sufficient when it comes to a cup of tea. Then there are some who prefer a slightly more genteel cup, something brewed a bit more finely, in a nice china cup. Finally, there are the serious tea lovers, those who commit themselves fully to the brewing of the perfect cup. The Numi tea set is for these devoted souls who seek to elevate tea beyond its basic qualities to something more refined, more elegant, more delicious. The delicately crafted rosettes are hand sewn with a sachet of tea inside that can be brewed up to three times. Each type of tea has its own delicate silk flower, which will bloom beautifully as it steeps. A glass teapot makes a perfect accompaniment, since these are as much about beauty as flavor, but no matter how you brew it all will agree, this makes a gorgeous cup of tea.
Where to get it:
From
Sur La Table for a delicately brewed $44.95