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Researching the health benefits of our tea. We are participating in a study on the health benefits of our tea leaves with the University of Texas.

We recently expanded the number of Tetraploid tea plants on the tea farm but it took some perseverance to get here. We have a section of tetraploid plants that never got planted because we ran out of plants 8 years ago. For our expansion, we  needed cuttings and it couldn't just be filled with any old tea plant. We contracted someone 3 years in a row to root cuttings for us (not the same person each year). It was not able to come to fruition. We lost 6 years to that process. 2 years ago, we did our first batch of large scale cuttings ourselves and it was successful. We are putting them out this year and filling in a major...

Microwaved Tea: Friend or Foe?  There's nothing quite like a soothing cup of tea on a chilly day. But in the rush of modern life, convenience often trumps tradition. This begs the question: is microwaving your tea a quick and dirty hack, or a recipe for disappointment? The Case for Convenience: Those that love the microwave method love its speed and simplicity. No kettle, no stovetop – just pop in your tea and water in a mug, zap it, and voila! Instant warm beverage. Some studies even suggest that microwaving unlocks more caffeine and antioxidants, potentially boosting the health benefits. But Hold Your Horses: Science throws a splash of cold water on these claims. Microwaves heat liquids unevenly, creating hot spots...

Exploring The Benefits of Mushroom Tea Across traditional use and modern nutrition science, plants and fungi have long been valued for the array of bioactive compounds they contain. While no single ingredient is a “magic cure,” many natural foods and extracts show promising properties that may support overall wellness when included as part of a balanced diet. Below, we explore several such ingredients — from African Honeybush to functional mushroom powders and pomegranate — and the research that helps explain why they’re gaining popularity. 🍄 Functional Mushroom Powders (USA) Fungi have a long history of use in traditional health systems. In recent decades, researchers have studied several mushroom species for their unique profiles of polysaccharides, triterpenes, and other bioactive compounds....

Make the Great Mississippi Tea Company part of your 2026 bucket list. All tours must be scheduled in advanced.  General Admission Tours General Admission Tours are available year round.   Overview Tour (~1 hr) - $10 per person General Admission Tour of Field, Nursery, and Processing Facility. OVERVIEW TOUR & TEA TASTING (~2 hrs) - $30 PER PERSON General Admission Tour of Field, Nursery, Processing Facility followed by a tea tasting.   Immersion Experience Tour Immersion Experience Tours are available during our harvest season from May until October on the specific dates shown on the calendar at the top of the page.   Silver Tour (~4 hrs) - $75 per person Tour of Field, Nursery and Processing Facility. Participate in...