Display teas are designed to be pleasing to the eye as well as to the palette. As such, we recommend using a clear glass teapot, wineglass, or white porcelain gaiwan so that the leaf can be seen as it infuses and blossoms.
Place one rosette in a small teapot or drinking vessel and fill with hot water. Slightly hotter water is recommended for the initial infusion to open up the rosette, whereas cooler water is needed in the following infusions to prevent the tea from steeping too fast and acquiring any bitterness. When the rosette has blossomed and sunken to the bottom of the vessel, it is ready to drink. Refill with more hot water when the brew is down to just over the top leaves. Continue with re-infusions to taste (usually 5 to 7 are possible).