Pour a Cup of Homegrown Flavor!
Tea lovers make a fresh pot and sit down with this delightful guide to discover the joys of growing and processing your own tea at home. Tea farmer Christine Parks and enthusiast Susan Walcott cover it all from growing tea plants and harvesting leaves, to the distinct processes that create each tea’s signature flavors in Grow Your Own Tea!
- Learn about the single plant that produces white, green, oolong, and black teas
- Take a tour of tea’s ancient origins
- Master steps such as plucking, withering, and rolling
- Try simple recipes and creative uses for your favorite teas
“Plant a tea plant and watch it grow! Grow Your Own Tea is truly a masterpiece how-to guide to cultivating and enjoying the sacred leaf. Christine and Susan have planted a landmark in our horticultural history and a milestone on America’s path to becoming a tea-consuming society. It will delight even the armchair gardener and casual tea lover.” —Norwood Pratt, author of James Norwood Pratt’s Tea Dictionary
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I would love to learn how to grow my own tea. Now I am retired and looking for a new chapter of my life inspiring others and sharing tea times with friends.