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 enlarge | Brand: Numi
Category: Grocery
List Price: $33.00
Buy New: $14.00
You Save: $19.00 (58%)
New (6) from $14.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  123 reviews
Sales Rank: 54
Country: China
Ingredients: Tea, teapot in bamboo gift box
Number Of Items: 1
Size: 1.66 oz. tea
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 7
Model: 80900
UPC: 680692809008
EAN: 0680692809008
ASIN: B000FFIL92
Release Date: April 18, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Dry aftertaste dulls appreciation February 23, 2007
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
I was really excited about ordering this set and thrilled when it came. I have noticed something unexpected about the teas, however. With the teas I have tried from this set I have noticed an unpleasant dry aftertaste. Another taster noticed the same thing without my mentioning it.
I really like the glass tea pot. It is very nice to watch the tea fill the glass orb with color and flavor. Whether the flowers are beautiful or look more like sea urchins will be a matter of personal taste.
I had high hopes for the Starlight Rose Tea (white tea leaves with rosebud) and found it far inferior to Rose Petal Black Blended Tea by The Republic of Tea, which is excellent. On the other hand, Numi's Moroccan Mint is one of the finest teas I have ever tasted, superior to an old favorite of mine- Stash Tea Moroccan Mint.
After tasting this tea I am surprised by the number of reviews rating the tea that comes with the set as quite good. Maybe I got a bad batch or have strange taste buds- but there it is.
The bamboo box is quite charming.
 Numi: Dinner Delight February 11, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
What a fun way to finish a dinner ~ with or without guests. My set arrived just hours before I had guests scheduled for dinner ~ we had a delightful tasting-time following dessert with tiny demi-tasse cups and spoons coming out of seclusion for the event. The package arrived well-cushioned to avoid breakage, and the little teapot is charming ~ one could not buy cups of tea at a restaurant for much less than this whole set cost (at the half-price proffered by Amazon), and it can be used for multiple meals as well. Delightful choice!
great gift February 8, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
this tea was a gift and it was great i loved the tea and it was great watching the leaves branch out.
Fabulous teas February 7, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I received this Bamboo Gift Set from my daughter-in-law for Christmas. When I had my first cup of tea and saw the flower open I was amazed. How did they do that? There is an interesting web site that explains it all. I would highly recommend this for anyone. I have ordered one for my daughter for Valentine's Day. I am sure she will love it also.
What a gift! February 4, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Perceptions about this innovative box of flowering teas and accompanying teapot range from "Buyer Beware" to "Gift of the Year." Here's my take:
The Good: 9 tea selections that are unique in bloom, taste and fragrance. Each bloom yields 3 pots of tea. Lidded Glass teapot to view the spectacular blooming. 2 attractive, reusable and sustainable bamboo boxes (1 containing the individually wrapped flowers and a larger containing the whole kit and caboodle. Amazon's price, which at wholesale is a steal for this type of handmade, artisan product. And the sensory experience itself is priceless (though many a tea salon now have put a price on it).
The Bad: All selections do not quite yield 3 pots, and speaking of the pot, yes you may want to invest in a back-up.
For the price, I haven't seen a better gift. The nay sayers are looking for a product that would have to retail at twice the full retail value of this set. And you don't like the flavors? Isn't that a matter of personal taste? It certainly isn't a reflection of the tea quality, which is very good. To add to your experience, enjoy with friends and afterwards flip through The Tea Box by Gilles Brochard.
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