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Mike Loeb

Mike grows and crafts his own tea leaf in North Florida, USA. And because the experts tell him that credentials matter, FYI, he also has a Ph.D. in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Secrets to Making Black Tea at Home with Camellia sinensis

January 30, 2023May 27, 2022 by Mike Loeb
Black tea made at home from Camellia sinensis tea leaves

Black tea is not hard to manufacture at home but you need to know a few secret steps which I reveal in this post.

4 Low-Cost Ways to Install a Shallow Sand Point Well

July 21, 2022February 15, 2022 by Mike Loeb

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

February 23, 2023January 25, 2022 by Mike Loeb
leveling a beaver dam pond with flexible pond leveler

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

March 30, 2022August 23, 2021 by Mike Loeb
shade structure protecting garden

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.

Top 5 Myths About Growing Tea in the USA: Debunked!

June 21, 2022August 1, 2021 by Mike Loeb
growing tea in the US

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

November 16, 2022July 26, 2021 by Mike Loeb
Harvesting tea grown at home

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

July 14, 2022August 13, 2020 by Mike Loeb
review of the best oolong tea brands

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.

Indian Tea Journey: Exploring the Storied Teas of Assam, Darjeeling, and Nilgiri

December 29, 2021March 18, 2020 by Mike Loeb
Indian tea is the best tea

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

October 27, 2021February 22, 2020 by Mike Loeb
honey-colored liquor of white tea

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.

How to Grow a Tea Garden with Camellia sinensis Tea Plant Seeds

January 27, 2022January 7, 2020 by Mike Loeb
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.

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