Floral Tea Bombs
Floral Tea Bombs feel as magical as they look. These delicate spheres melt into hot water or milk, releasing fragrant blossoms and lightly sweetened tea that unfurls in the cup.
Servings 3 teaballs
Calories 66kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup isomalt crystals
- 3 tea bags or 3 tablespoons loose-leaf tea, any type
- 3 tablespoons dried edible flowers divided
Instructions
- Place isomalt crystals in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not stir while melting. Instead, gently shake or swirl the pan until all crystals have liquefied.
- Once melted, stir briefly until bubbles subside and the liquid turns clear.
- Working quickly, pour or spoon a few tablespoons into each mold cavity. Rotate the mold to coat the interior evenly. Avoid contact with skin — the mixture is extremely hot. Let cool 20–30 minutes.
- Repeat until 6 cavities are filled, reheating isomalt as needed. It can be melted multiple times, but take care not to burn it.
- Once cooled, press 3 top halves out of the mold, leaving the remaining bottom halves in the molds. (This makes assembly easier.)
- Insert a tea bag and 1 tablespoon edible flowers or herbs to each bottom half. Arrange the tea bag string (if there is one) extend outside the mold.
- Heat a small skillet over low heat. Place one top half on the skillet for a few seconds to gently melt the edge. Quickly set it over a filled bottom half to seal. Repeat for remaining globes.
- Let sit 5–10 minutes, then press from the bottom of the mold to release the sealed globes. Handle with care — they are fragile.
- Optional: To decorate, melt a small amount of isomalt. Dip the end of a flower into the liquid and press gently onto the globe. Sugar gloves are recommended.
Notes
Safety warning: Melted isomalt reaches very high temperatures and can burn on contact. Always work with caution, and use protective sugar gloves when handling hot isomalt or attaching decorations.
Sugar: Isomalt crystals are a bit sweet, if sweeter tea is preferred sugar or other sweetener can be used, like sugar or honey. You can add a little sugar or a sugar cube inside of the ball. Serve or gift them with flavored sugar cubes or honey sticks.
Tips:
- Fitting tea bags: Depending on mold size, tea bags may need to be folded. This is perfectly fine, but make sure the entire bag is tucked inside before sealing the halves.
- Practice makes perfect: Forming tea globes takes practice. Expect your technique to improve the more you make.
- Fragile shells: Finished globes are delicate and can shatter if handled roughly. Work slowly and with care.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tea ball | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
