{"product_id":"cold-hardy-tea-plant-l8guhy","title":"Cold Hardy Tea Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGrow Your Own Tea At Home!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly made tea tastes far superior to any tea you'll find in a market. If you enjoy the soothing comfort of a warm cup of tea, why not grow your own to relish every day? The Cold Hardy Tea Plant\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003eone of the hardiest of all the Camellia sinensis, with \u003cstrong\u003esmaller, narrower leaves \u003c\/strong\u003eespecially preferred for making \u003cstrong\u003egreen, white, and black teas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your tree has been groomed and will ship ready for you to start making your own tea right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese make \u003cstrong\u003eattractive hedges. \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you are growing for several people, a hedge is a great way to grow your plants. They do well in \u003cstrong\u003econtainers\u003c\/strong\u003e too, so if you live in colder areas, just bring the plants indoors for a few months. In fall and winter, you'll have the added bonus of small white flowers that will perfume the area with their delicious \u003cstrong\u003efragrance!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven better is the fact that the Cold Hardy resists tough conditions with ease. \u003c\/strong\u003eA few plants will supply you with a lifetime of delicious tea, fresh and as pure as possible! It will grow to a very large shrub if left on its own. To use it for tea production, which uses only the new growth at stem tips, you will want to keep it pruned to about 3 or 4 feet to make it easy to harvest and to keep it producing fresh new stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd it's long-living. \u003c\/strong\u003eEnjoy a lifetime supply of delicious, fresh tea leaves and save thousands of dollars! One tea plant can produce for over 100 years. Just snip off the leaves and dry. Use them fresh or store them. One thing is certain - you'll have this plant for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now - \u003c\/strong\u003egrow your own hardy Cold Hardy Tea plants and start enjoying truly superior tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your tea plant will be happiest in a full to partial sun location. If possible, try to put it in a spot where it will be protected from strong winds. Space multiple plants at least three feet apart from one another. Tea plants enjoy moist, well-draining, acidic soil (ph range of 6-6.5 or lower).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your tea plant will require at least one weekly watering (mulch helps retain moisture so be sure to spread a good 2-3 inch layer around the base). Keep an eye on the area during the hot season as you might need to move up to a dual watering weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e During active growth in spring and summer, apply 1\/2 lb. of a slow-release, complete fertilizer every two months or as the packaging suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potted tea plants should be pruned back yearly after the blooming period. Just like the in-ground tea plant, be sure to remove dead, damaged, or crowded branches. Cut the stem back towards the base of the bush. You can cut individual branches to just past a leaf node or bud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The youngest leaves on your tea plant tend to make the best tea. The youngest is typically the last few leaves and the bud. Set the leaves to dry out of the sun for about 2 hours and then pan heat or steam to stop the leaf’s oxidation. Try to keep the heat fairly high during this process (500 degrees Fahrenheit) for about 15 minutes while continuously shaking and\/or stirring to prevent scorching or burning. Leaves can now be dried in the oven or in a dehydrator, stored in an airtight container, and left in a cool dry area for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Camellia sinensis good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e The Cold Hardy Tea Plant can be used to make tea, grown as a hedge or enjoyed for its delicate white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Camellia sinensis the same as green tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e Yes, green tea comes from the camellia sinensis plant. To make green tea, harvest the fresh leaves that appear in spring and enjoy! \u003c!-- faq --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes all tea come from Camellia sinensis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- faq --\u003e Green, white, oolong, and black tea all come from Camellia sinensis. 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