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.
Loose-leaf tea gives tea drinkers more flexibility in how tea is experienced, but are you getting the good stuff? A tea farmer shares his list of the best loose-leaf teas of the year.
With so many bad black teas out there today it can be hard to find one that makes you smile. Here a tea farmer-tea maker shares his recommendations on the best black tea on the market.
Save time and money by planting tea as bare-root seedlings. I break down the details here.
Black tea is not hard to manufacture at home but you need to know a few secret steps which I reveal in this post.
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.
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.
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.
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.