As tea farmers and processors we have learned that not everyone has the same experience with our tea as we do. This can be due to many factors. But when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of tea, many people focus on the type of tea leaves, steeping time, and water temperature. However, one often-overlooked factor is the pH level of the water. The pH level can have a significant impact on the flavor, aroma, and overall experience of your tea. Let’s dive into how water pH affects tea and how you can optimize your brew. Jason McDonald, a Great Mississippi Tea Company mastermind, shares that when you steep your tea at different pH's you will get different flavor...
In 2014, as we faced a learning curve with our tea plants, we experienced an outbreak of yellowing leaves. Yellow leaves is such a difficult problem to get to the foot cause on as it can be so many different things. Incorrect pH, Mineral deficiency or even frost/sun damage. So for us to battle this issue it was time for an experiment. This meant testing was required. We ran two tests which would tell us if the last probability was viable or not. Our first test, we ran a slow release fertilizer/nitrogen trial on a small section of plants to determine if it is a mineral deficiency. Trying to be very careful that we are not waking them from dormancy...
We can offer you a really unique and great experience by making The Great Mississippi Tea Company a destination to rest in your travels through the South. Stay beside the tea fields with great views of evening skies. Every stay includes a tour of the farm and a complimentary cup of tea delivered each morning by farmer and owner Timmy. We are happy to welcome your furry family members as well. Access is excellent, you can simply pull through and park in a roundabout. You will be located approximately 10 minutes from a Dollar General store or 20 minutes from the town of Brookhaven which has full services. Sit by the pond in the evening, sip a cup of quality...
