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...
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...
