As the local food movement gathers steam, so too does interest in growing, harvesting, and crafting homegrown tea. Here a tea grower with hard-earned experience highlights the key factors to consider before you spend a penny on your own tea garden.
Oolong tea offers some of the most complex flavors and textures of any true tea. Here I describe what oolong tea is and where you can find some of the best brands of oolong [Updated May, 2021].
Seed of the tea plant Camellia sinensis is now widely available but there are some tricks to starting your tea garden with seeds. An expert tea grower shares his insights.
As much of the tea world embraces mild and mellow brews, the storied region of Assam, India, continues its tradition of robust black teas that are anything but subtle. Here I share my experiences with five excellent Assam tea brands, including producers of single-estate and organic teas.
Installing shade cloth structures can be tough, especially if clips are used to attach cloth to a frame.
This clip-free shade structure idea makes things a lot easier.
Most myths contain a grain of truth but the myths about tea cultivation in the US are counter-productive. Here I sort out fact from fiction.
Solar water pumps are now widely available for many applications but are they worth the costs? We break it down.
India is the birthplace of the modern tea industry and home to many unique tea-producing regions. Today I review and recommend Indian teas that will start you on your own tea journey.
White tea is made through a very simple process but the results are stunning. I describe what white tea is and point you to some great deals in this unique tea.
Those tea leaves went through a lot before they made it into your tea pot. Read on to discover the details of their journey.
