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The Incredibe Edible Tea Plant

The Incredibe Edible Tea Plant

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...

The Incredibe Edible Tea Plant

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...

The Importance Of Good Drainage

The Importance Of Good Drainage

Caemllias and Tea Plants, like to be moist but not wet.  They do not need to be dry, and they especially do not need to be wet. Tea is more...

The Importance Of Good Drainage

Caemllias and Tea Plants, like to be moist but not wet.  They do not need to be dry, and they especially do not need to be wet. Tea is more...

Growing Tea Plants In Containers

Growing Tea Plants In Containers

Camellia sinensis can be successfully grown in containers as long as you follow some guidelines!   The most important thing to remember about Camellia sinensis Tea Plants is that they...

Growing Tea Plants In Containers

Camellia sinensis can be successfully grown in containers as long as you follow some guidelines!   The most important thing to remember about Camellia sinensis Tea Plants is that they...

Controlling Insects On Tea

Controlling Insects On Tea

Camellia sinensis is susceptible to a few insects that can cause slight to severe damage.   The most common are Tea Scale, Aphids and Mites.   The good news is that you...

Controlling Insects On Tea

Camellia sinensis is susceptible to a few insects that can cause slight to severe damage.   The most common are Tea Scale, Aphids and Mites.   The good news is that you...

Green Tea Matcha Style

Green Tea Matcha Style

I love experimenting with all the  nifty things I can do with my tea plants. My daughter gave me a gift of matcha tea recently.  I really liked the flavor...

Green Tea Matcha Style

I love experimenting with all the  nifty things I can do with my tea plants. My daughter gave me a gift of matcha tea recently.  I really liked the flavor...

Pan Roasted Green Tea

Pan Roasted Green Tea

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...

Pan Roasted Green Tea

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...