Secrets to Making Black Tea at Home with Camellia sinensis
Black tea is not hard to make at home but you need to know a few secret steps which I reveal in this post.
Top 5 Myths About Growing Tea in the USA: Debunked!
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.
How to Grow Tea Plants for Black, Green, White, and Oolong Tea
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.
The Best Oolong Tea Brands Use a Special Leaf with Unique Benefits
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.
How to Grow a Tea Garden with Camellia sinensis Tea Plant Seeds
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.
The Best Assam Teas Are Bold, Brash, and Malty
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.
4 Low-Cost Ways to Install a Shallow Sand Point Well
A sand point well is a favorite DIY method of reaching shallow water tables. Here, I explain four different low-cost ways of installing a shallow sand point well into the ground. UPDATED JULY, 2022.
A Flexible Pond Leveler Saves Flooded Beaver Ponds
Beaver dams are a benefit for landowners but only if water levels are managed. Follow this guide to installing the Flexible Pond Leveler solution to beaver dam flooding.
A No-Clip Shade Cloth Structure for Garden Beds of Any Length
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.
Solar Water Pumps for Off-Grid Farm, Ranch, and Homestead
Solar water pumps are now widely available for many applications but are they worth the costs? We break it down.
Indian Tea Journey: Exploring the Storied Teas of Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri
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 and its amazing benefits: getting the most out of the least processed of teas
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.
