Dude, you guys, how is it that no one ever told me about the existence of
flowering teas? *stares in awe*
Seriously, check this out: these tea balls are sewn together in such a way that when they're placed in hot water, they "bloom" into various lovely flower shapes. What could possibly be cooler than this?
This site has pretty, pretty pictures, and
this one actually has a video of their various tea balls and what they look like while they're blooming.
I am trying to find a way to justify buying five hundred of these things. And a clear glass teapot, because what is the point of having freaking awesome blossoming tea balls if you don't get to watch it do its thing?
*sits and stares in awe some more*