This particular tea plant came to us as a donation from a kind tea lover in Hattiesburg. But its roots go even deeper into history. The plant is believed to have originated from Lipton Tea’s experiments here in the United States during the 1950s.
Over the years we have had to master getting our tea seeds to germinate. The below process has worked for us consistently throughout the years and should help you grow new tea plants from seed. Steps to getting your tea seeds to germinate. Plant the seeds in a container, you will need to place them half way in, half way out of the soil. Wet down the soil and cover with something like plastic wrap. The seeds need to be kept in a warm place while they germinate. If you notice the soil drying up, add more water. The goal is to keep them consistently moist but not soggy. Note: Tea seeds do not require light to germinate Can...
Go into any restaurant in the south and ask for tea, and you are most likely to find sweet tea. It is a staple item. But to make a good cup of southern sweet tea at home, using black tea leaves, is not as simple as dumping some sugar into your tea. There is a way to make sure it is a great cup of sweet iced tea. Here is Timmy's recipe for a great batch of sweet Southern iced tea. Timmy's Southern Sweet Tea 1 gallon of water. 6 oz of loose leaf tea. (our Black Magnolia tea or Grilled Southern Peach tea are great for this). 1 cup of sugar. Steps: Take one cup of water and one cup of...
