We know saving money is important more than ever right now. That is why we thought it would be good to highlight some ways you can save money on your tea from us. Here are 5 great ways: Re-steep your tea - With high quality loose-leaf tea you can re-steep the leaves. Some teas such as Black tea, as much as 5 times. See more on this in our YouTube video here. Store your tea to last - Tea can last a lot longer when you store it correctly. Our packaging is designed for great storing. It does not let in light. The package is resealable and stored dry. Avoid storing your tea in clear glass containers in front of direct light. Get the...
Having healthy tea plants can greatly impact your tea production. In order to maintain a healthy tea plant you must have a proper pruning regiment. Proper pruning starts with new growth and must be consistently maintained throughout the year. How often should you prune your tea plants? Pruning needs will vary depending on your growing conditions. Some tea plants may experience more growth in ideal growing conditions. To maintain the tea plant health here at The Great Mississippi Tea Company we prune at least 3 times a year. What happens if you do not prune your tea plants? You will have far less harvestable tea leaves. Your tea plant will grow scraggy and not bushy. Can you fix a tea...
This is our Tea Shack. This building is where the tea magic happens and the beautiful green leaf we harvest is turned into the tea that you know and love. Most teas in the US are imported. This means they may not be held to US standards for processing and food safety. At The Great Mississippi Tea Company we work hard to ensure all food and safety standards are met. We maintain a clean processing facility that even the tea dogs are not allowed to access. Depending on the tea it can take 1 - 5 days to make a batch of tea. Each type of tea will have a different processing plan that Timmy and Jason have down to a...
We offer award winning US grown loose-leaf tea at wholesale pricing. It is possible for you to add a USA grown tea product to your store or business from the Great Mississippi Tea Company. Get access to wholesale pricing on bulk orders and add a product to your shelves that many people cannot get just anywhere. Why should you buy a US grown tea? The growing conditions in Mississippi allow for us to grow a fantastic cup of tea. All tea is grown from a Camellia Sinensis plant but the growing conditions can impact some of the flavor of your team as well as how it is processed. But at The Great Mississippi Tea Company we have used innovation...
With the recent heat waves all over, cooling down has been so important. In the South, we love our sweet teas for just that. A tall cold glass of sweet tea tastes like happiness on a hot and humid day. This recipe helps you turn the Great Mississippi Tea Company Grilled Southern Peach tea into an awesome and super pretty beverage. Serve it to guests and impress them with your US grown tea, mixed with beautiful peaches. Not this recipe is sweet! If you do not love your sweet tea sweet, play with the sugar and honey mixture a bit. Only add a little at a time. Some of us here are big fans of this completely sugar free. So have...
