Tea made in Germany
Germany's largest tea farm has been under construction since 2022 on the outskirts of the vibrant metropolis of Berlin. A project dedicated to the cultivation of the tea plant Camellia sinensis, the basis for the production of green, black, and white tea, oolong, pu-erh, matcha, and countless other specialties.
You can find out more about our project from us
Tea made in Germany
Germany's largest tea farm has been under construction since 2022 on the outskirts of the vibrant metropolis of Berlin. A project dedicated to the cultivation of the tea plant Camellia sinensis, the basis for the production of green, black, and white tea, oolong, pu-erh, matcha, and countless other specialties.
You can find out more about our project from us
"A pioneer wants to make Germany a tea-growing nation".
Clara Suchy
DIE ZEIT July 25, 2025
"Growing Karma, Exotic Field Crops in Brandenburg"
Nadine Krüger
ZDF Volle Kanne July 21, 2025
"Antje Kühnle has been growing tea in Brandenburg for two years"
Dörte Störmann ZDF Heute Mittagsmagazin July 15, 2025
“Germany’s first large-scale tea plantation is being established in Schünow”
Philipp Rother
rbb24.de July 9, 2025
Tea Time in Brandenburg: Antje Kühnle is the Boss of Germany's First Tea Farm
Jutta Abromeit MAZ July 9, 2025
"Where Brandenburg Tastes Like Japan"
Jonathan Guggenberger
Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung July 6, 2025
Wonderful gift idea
I bought a tea bowl as a gift for a friend and she was delighted! It arrived beautifully packaged.
“Tea from Brandenburg … our pilot project”
rbb & ARD
May 21, 2025
"An inspiring example of creativity and commitment to a sustainable future"
Nils Bader, Green Product Award May 15, 2025
Deutschlandfunk Kultur Regional Report: Tea from Brandenburg
Anna Goretzki Deutschlandfunk Kultur Regional Report March 24, 2025
"Permaculture is a concept ... based on existing ecosystems"
ETL The Green Mandate November 11, 2024
"Growing Karma … The Fusion of Sustainability and the Art of Tea“
Winner of the GREEN INNOVATOR Award November 5, 2024
"It's incredible what has been created here in such a short time"
Benjamin Hummel, Agricultural Consultant ETL November 11, 2024
Discover the joy of growing your own tea with Growing Karma!
Camellia sinensis cultivar Longjing 43
With the Longjing 43 tea plant, a piece of Chinese tea art moves right into your home. This time-honored Camellia sinensis cultivar originates from Zhejiang Province—the birthplace of the famous Longjing tea—and is known for its outstanding aroma and the delicate, flat-pressed leaves that have made this tea world-famous. Longjing 43 is perfect for home cultivation, combining centuries-old tradition with modern robustness—ideal for balconies, terraces, or gardens in Central Europe. The plant impresses not only with its uniform leaf structure and fresh, slightly nutty aroma, but also with its ability to adapt excellently to changeable weather conditions. You aren't simply cultivating a tea plant, but rather a living connection to the history and craftsmanship of Chinese tea culture—a quiet ritual that you can now shape yourself every day.
Our founder, Antje, brings with her training in viticulture and oenology a profound knowledge and passion for sustainable agriculture. Whether raising cattle in Canada or managing an e-commerce company, her strengths lie in her versatility and broad expertise. Together with her team, she pursues the goal of growing tea in Germany in an ecologically and socially responsible manner.
She focuses on permaculture, biodiversity, a sustainable transformation of agriculture, and resource-efficient animal husbandry. She inspires others to help shape an environmentally friendly future. She was recently awarded the GREEN INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR award for this.
At Growing Karma, we apply permaculture principles to practice sustainable and regenerative agriculture. A central element of our philosophy is the complete use and recycling of all plant parts to minimize waste and promote natural cycles.
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Matcha, green tea, black tea, oolong..