Lesson three builds upon the concept of planting, growing and harvesting. In previous lessons, we learned that tea is a plant that grows from a seed. Most things on earth (including human beings) start out as a seed. When a seed is planted it requires a certain level of care and nourishment in order for it to grow…
Lesson two introduces the concept of Botany by exploring the origins of Camellia Sinensis. Camellia Sinensis is the scientific name for tea. The geography of the land where tea grows, the elaborate, traditional process of harvesting as well as the unorthodox methods for commercial harvesting are discussed. The health benefits of tea are reviewed and preparations for planting…
Lesson one introduces the concept of families. We are all a part of a family. Families can be broken down into different groups and classifications. Plants, like animals, have different groups and classifications but are all a part of the same family. Tea is a member of the plant family. Everything starts out as a seed that requires…