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Sofia · since 2019

Slow tea, kept simple.

Hand-rolled blooming teas and traditional clay brewing ware, gathered for people who like to take their time. Brew a pot, watch it open, breathe out.

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Two things we care about

Leaf that's worth slowing down for, and the ware to brew it properly.

Hand-rolled blooming tea balls with pink flowers in a white dish

Blooming Teas

Flower-set leaf, rolled by hand
 Carved clay teapot in a plum-blossom tree-trunk shape

Clay Teapots

Yixing-style zisha ware
 Bamboo tea tray printed with a classical riverside scene

Trays & Tools

For a proper tea table
Teaware

Pots, brewers and trays

Most pieces are clay or glass and made for daily use — nothing too precious to actually pour from.

BestsellerPurple clay teapot with two matching cups on a painted round tray

Classic Zisha Pot & Cups

Round purple-clay pot with two small cups — a tidy set for gongfu brewing.

€48
Low boat-shaped clay teapot on a bamboo draining tray

Boat-Form Clay Teapot

A low, wide pot that pours cleanly — good for oolong and aged leaf.

€39
LimitedClay teapot shaped like a tree trunk with carved plum blossom

Plum-Branch Carved Teapot

Hand-carved trunk and blossom relief, with a knotted branch handle.

€56
Clay teapot with bamboo body, plum blossom and an elephant lid finial

Bamboo & Elephant Teapot

Bamboo-segment body with painted blossom and a small elephant on the lid.

€54
NewBlack ceramic brewing mug with raised dragon relief and a clear infuser basket

Dragon Brewing Mug

Lever-press brewer with a relief dragon body and removable infuser basket.

€27
Small dark green-grey clay teapot with a smooth rounded body

Dark Clay Pebble Teapot

A compact, quiet little pot in dark clay — easy to handle for one or two.

€42
Glass tea press with a patterned copper-tone metal frame

Copper Glass Tea Press

Glass press in a lattice copper frame — for loose leaf and herbal infusions.

€31
Square bamboo tea tray with a printed classical riverside landscape

Bamboo Riverside Tea Tray

Draining tray with a printed scroll scene — catches spills and dresses the table.

€45
BestsellerGlazed travel tea set with pot and cups packed in a fitted leather case

Travel Tea Set in Case

Glazed pot and four cups in a padded carry case — for tea away from home.

€68
A clay teapot and a glass of tea on a bamboo board by a window
Our story

It started with one borrowed pot

Verluxia began in a small flat in Sofia, with a clay teapot a friend brought back from a trip and far too much loose leaf to get through. We kept brewing, kept asking questions, and kept ordering more pots than two people could reasonably need.

Today we work directly with a handful of small producers and potters. We taste everything before it goes on the shelf, and we only stock ware we'd happily use ourselves — which is most of why the range stays small.

See what we brew
Blooming teas

Hand-rolled, flower-set leaf

Each ball is tied by hand around a dried flower. Drop one in a glass pot, add hot water, and watch it slowly open.

NewGreen tea balls set with pink and orange flowers in a white dish

Rose Heart Blooming Tea

Green tea rolled around a pink globe amaranth — soft and floral.

From €14
Blooming tea balls with bright pink and orange flowers

Marigold Bud Blooming Tea

Green leaf with marigold and amaranth — a brighter, fuller cup.

From €14
BestsellerGreen blooming tea balls topped with yellow chrysanthemum

Golden Chrysanthemum Tea

Green tea set with chrysanthemum — gentle, a little honeyed.

From €15
Blooming tea balls with bright pink aster flowers in a white dish

Pink Aster Blooming Tea

A clean green base with a single pink aster at the centre of each.

From €14
LimitedPale silvery hand-rolled blooming tea balls in a white dish

White Silk Blooming Tea

Silver-tipped white tea rolled into tight balls — delicate and light.

From €16
Green blooming tea balls flecked with small flowers

Jasmine Green Blooming Tea

Green leaf with a touch of jasmine and small flower petals woven in.

From €15
Pink and green hand-rolled blooming tea shaped like buds

Pomegranate Rose Tea

Bud-shaped rolls of green tea dyed rose-pink, with a fruity finish.

From €16
BundleAssorted blooming teas gathered for a tasting set

Blooming Tea Tasting Box

Six different blooming teas, one of each — a good way to find a favourite.

€29
Detail of a carved clay teapot with bamboo and blossom relief
On clay

Why we keep coming back to zisha

Unglazed purple clay (zisha) is porous, which means it holds a little of the tea's character over time. Many drinkers keep one pot for one type of tea for exactly this reason.

  • Holds heat wellThick walls keep water temperature steady through a brew.
  • Seasons over timeThe clay slowly takes on the tea you brew most often.
  • Made to be usedThese are working pots, not shelf pieces — handle them daily.
How to brew

A blooming tea, start to finish

Best in a clear glass pot so you can watch it open. It takes about three minutes.

1

Warm the pot

Rinse a glass pot with hot water so the ball won't sit against cold glass.

2

Add water

Drop in one ball and pour water at around 85°C — just off the boil.

3

Watch it open

Give it two to three minutes to unfurl, then pour and enjoy. It re-steeps well.

From the shop

What customers tell us

The blooming teas are lovely to watch and the leaf actually tastes good after, which I wasn't sure about. Quick delivery to Plovdiv.

Mariya G.Plovdiv

Bought the carved plum teapot as a gift. It's heavier and better made than the photos suggest. The note inside was a nice touch.

Dimitar K.Sofia

Travel set is well packed and the case is sturdy. One cup had a tiny glaze mark but they sorted a replacement without fuss.

Elena V.Varna
Good to know

Questions we get often

Stored in a sealed container away from light and moisture, they hold their flavour for around a year. The flower may fade slightly over time, which is normal.

Yes. Most balls give two or three good infusions. Leave it in the pot and top up with fresh hot water between cups.

Rinse with hot water only and let it air dry. Avoid soap with unglazed clay, since the pot absorbs flavours and you don't want detergent in there.

We ship across Bulgaria and to most of the EU. Bulgarian orders usually arrive in two to four business days; EU delivery times vary by destination.

Yes — our studio counter is inside Serdika Center in Sofia. Opening hours are listed in the footer. It's best to message ahead if you want something specific set aside.

Get in touch

We're happy to help

Questions about a pot, an order, or how to brew something — drop us a line and a real person will reply.

StudioSerdika Center, bul. Sitnyakovo 48, Office 214, Sofia 1505, Bulgaria
Phone+359 2 491 7830
Emailcontact@verluxia
HoursMon–Sat, 10:00–20:00
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