This is actually a very complex question. You can find many web pages that list the answer but how they test really makes a difference in the truth behind the result. You need a level playing field to study this one properly. You can't test a tea product from Japan and a tea product from the US and expect to have accurate results. There are many things that impact caffeine levels in tea plants. 1. The type of tea plant (Sinensis vs Assamica). 2. When you harvest your tea. 3. Which leaves you harvest (mature or young). 4. Your growing conditions. 5. The Tea Processing. At the farm here, in order to say without a doubt which has more caffeine...
When you purchase tea from us, we think it is important that the quality of that leaf lasts. But how you store your tea, impacts how the tea will taste over time. You will notice that when you purchase a bag of tea from us that it comes in a brown bag, with a foil inside and a sealing strip along the top. These bags are excellent for ensuring the quality of your tea. The #1 enemy of your tea is moisture and light. Both of these greatly degrade the quality of your tea and will prevent it from lasting for an extended period of time. We often see teas stored in glass jars. Unfortunately, glass jars (even though they...
Tea FAQ – The Great Mississippi Tea Company Q: What makes The Great Mississippi Tea Company different from other tea brands?A: We’re not just a brand—we’re a working tea farm. All of our teas are 100% USA grown and sustainably grown here in Brookhaven, Mississippi. We don’t use pesticides or fungicides on our tea, and many of our teas have been internationally recognized for outstanding flavor. From the field to the cup, we grow, process, and ship directly from the farm, so you know exactly where your tea comes from. Q: Is your tea really grown in the United States?A: Yes. Every tea leaf in our core collection is grown and manufactured here in the U.S. on our farm in...
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When Are Tea Seeds Ready for Harvest? Growing tea isn’t just about the leaves—we can also learn a lot from the seeds. Tea seeds are the starting point for the next generation of tea plants, and knowing when they’re ready to harvest is key for anyone interested in propagation or understanding the full life cycle of Camellia sinensis. The Life of a Tea Seed Tea plants typically begin producing seeds once they’ve reached maturity, often around 3–5 years old. In late summer through fall, small white flowers bloom across the bushes. After pollination, these flowers develop into seed pods that slowly ripen over the next several months. By late fall into early winter, the pods mature and are ready to...
