Camellia Sinensis
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Some Relatives of the Tea Plant to Grow in the U.S.
As interest in growing tea in the United States continues to expand, it is easy to forget that relatives of the tea plant are already thriving in gardens across much of the country. The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, belongs to a larger family of flowering plants that includes camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, and several other ornamental… Continue reading
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Relax and Unwind with a Cup of Tea
By William I. Lengeman III As noted in a recent post on this site, there are quite a few studies that have been carried out in recent years that suggest that tea might be an aid in alleviating fatigue. Oddly enough, it seems that this same beverage apparently also possess qualities that may help to… Continue reading
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A Tea by Any Other Name
By A.C. Cargill There’s a trend to apply the term “tea” rather loosely these days. Just about any beverage steeped from plant matter is being called tea. From hibiscus, to chamomile, to rooibos and honeybush. Even gardeners have gotten into the act, calling their watered down organic fertilizer “compost tea” (wouldn’t want that in my… Continue reading
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A Tea Book for Real Tea Drinkers
In a sea of books about tea, a reader can find it hard to select one that gives facts yet is also visually pleasing. The book Tea (subtitled Aromas and Flavors Around the World) by Lydia Gautier does both so well that this avid tea drinker (me) can find true tea happiness. Starting with a… Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Tea
For such a simple leaf, the tea plant has undergone amazing transformations in the cups of its drinkers over the centuries. There are as many ways to drink tea as there are leaves on Camellia Sinensis. The Chinese people today drink tea as a simple infusion. But there was a time that so many additives… Continue reading
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