The Camellia Gardener Blog — green tea
Green Tea Plants - Fact or Fiction?
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We get questions all the time from aspiring tea gardeners but the one that is most common is "I want a green tea plant, I don't want a 'black' tea plant." The answer is surprising and exciting at the same time!
Pan Roasted Green Tea
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by Debbie Odom I have been growing and making my own tea for quite a few years now. I love the freshness of the tea and the feeling of knowing that my tea is safe for my family because I know what goes on them. They are as pure as I choose to make them. I have made many types of tea - green, black, oolong and white tea and each type is a different process that affects the color, aroma and the taste of your tea. Black Tea and Oolong Tea both go through different steps including fermentation...
The Incredibe Edible Tea Plant
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Every day, millions of people have their morning cup of tea. But did you know that his popular beverage is made from the leaves of a Camellia? Camellia sinesnsis is one of over 250 known species of the genus camellia. Camellias are evergreen shrubs that flower in the USA during the fall and winter months for the most part. They are native to China, Japan and Southeast Asia but have found their way to all parts of the world where they have been thriving and blooming for centuries. There are many types, or species of camellia. Camellia japonica and Camellia...
Basic Tea Recipes
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Making tea is an art, one that professional tea masters take years to perfect. But making your own tea from Camellia sinensis is easy! You may not be a profession tea master, and the tea you produce may not be of trade quality, but you certainly can come up with a beverage that you will enjoy and that you know is free from insecticides, chemicals and that is healthy for you and your family.
Flowering Tea Plants
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Tea Plants are Camellias and they do flower, but not like the traditional flowers we see on our beautiful Camellia japonica and other species. Flowers of Camellia sinensis bloom in late summer to early fall with clusters of white to blush pink flowers up and down the stem. If left alone, these flowers will turn to seeds the following year. Food For Bees Tea plants are excellent food for bees. Since they typically flower in the fall, most of their pollen sources are beginning to wane. This provides an excellent opportunity for a 'last supper' of sorts for bees before their...