Everything you need to know to start a tea garden

I love to share with everyone that gardening is something you can do so many things with! One of those many opportunities include growing common plants that will create one of the most favorite beverage of many homes, tea!

Our favorite sweet tea comes from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) which is an evergreen shrub/bush that is hardy in zone 8-11. As a native to Asia, the tea plant loves a tropical climate and plenty of humidity. In my opinion, it’s ideal to grow this plant somewhere it can always be toasty as well as protected with mulch during cold weather or every brought indoors.

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Black tea isn’t the only answer. There is a plethora of herbs and flowers your can grow today explore tea making.

Below is a list of herbs and flowers plus their benefits that you can start growing today to start a tea garden!

Mint – Leaves – calming, digestive.

Passionflower – Leaves – relaxing and restful sleep.

Rosehips – Buds (after bloom has died) – vitamin C boost.

Lemon Balm – Leaves – calming and relaxing.

Chamomile – Buds – relaxing and soothing tummy.

Echinacea – Buds – immune support.

Milk Thistle – Buds – detoxification.

Raspberry - Leaf – female reproductive support.

Lavender - Buds – calming and soothing.

Nettles – Leaf – detoxifying, nourishing.

Red Clover – Buds – purifying, detoxifying.

Linden – Flowers – digestive, calming.

Lemongrass – Stalk – calming, relaxing, digestive aid.

Jasmine

Jasmine is your everyday multidimensional plant lover and new mama who loves black women and plants so much, she created Black Girls With Gardens! There are 3 things you'll find Jasmine doing separately or simultaneously: 1. Planning for BGWG 2. Plant Shopping 3. Doing both with her baby girl! Go figure!

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