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Video: How to Grow and Make Tea in the United States! Did you know that the United States is quietly brewing a tea revolution? While most people associate tea cultivation with misty mountains in Asia, here at Growing Teas™ we’ve…
Video: Grow Your Own Tea Plant | Growing a Container Tea Garden. Did you know that tea plants, traditionally associated with tropical climates, can actually thrive in the chilly soils of Ohio? It might sound like a gardening myth, but…
Ever wondered why your tea plant looks more like a sad shrub than the lush, aromatic bush you dreamed of? We’ve been there—watching leaves yellow, buds fail to bloom, and pests throw uninvited parties on our precious Camellia sinensis. But…
Video: Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis. Ever wondered if your backyard could double as a mini tea plantation? You’re not alone! Growing tea plants (Camellia sinensis) outside their native tropical and subtropical homes sounds like a botanical fantasy—but guess what?…
Video: Grow Your Own Tea Plant | Growing a Container Tea Garden. Ever wondered if you could brew a fresh cup of tea from leaves plucked right off your own patio? Spoiler alert: Yes, tea plants absolutely thrive in pots!…
Video: DIY Soil pH Test – Garden Quickie Episode 114. Did you know that over 80% of tea gardens worldwide suffer from soil pH imbalances that silently sabotage both yield and flavor? We at Growing Teas™ have witnessed firsthand how…
Video: Protecting Camellia Sinensis from the COLD. Winter can be a brutal test for tea plants, especially if you’re growing your own Camellia sinensis outside its tropical comfort zone. At Growing Teas™, we’ve faced bone-chilling nights dipping below zero Fahrenheit…
Video: MICROCLIMATES Can Change The Way You Garden! Have you ever wondered why two cups of tea from the same plant species can taste worlds apart? The secret often lies not just in the leaves, but in the microclimate where…
Video: How Often Should I Water My Garden? ☔️🌦🌞 When to Water Plants? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your tea plants wondering, “Am I watering too much? Or not enough?”—you’re not alone. Watering Camellia sinensis is a delicate…
Video: Grow Your Own Tea Plant | Growing a Container Tea Garden. Imagine sipping a cup of tea brewed from leaves nurtured in the perfect climate—where temperature, rainfall, humidity, and altitude harmonize to coax out the richest flavors and aromas.…
