Wannong 85 – A robust tea plant for your home
Your entry into the world of tea cultivation If you're thinking about buying your own tea plant, it's worth taking a closer look at the Wannong 85 cultivar. This Camelli...
Buy tea plants - Our path to sustainable tea cultivation in Germany
When we launched Growing Karma in 2023, our goal was to establish a sustainable tea plantation in Germany. In Schünow near Zossen, Brandenburg, we cultivate the tea plant Camellia sinensis as part ...
Asacha – The precursor to Matcha
Matcha is now a household name among many tea lovers. The bright green, finely ground tea is considered a superfood, packed with antioxidants, and traditionally used in the Japanese tea ceremony. B...
Nerikomi the Japanese art of transforming clay into poetry
Nerikomi, the centuries-old Japanese ceramic technique, combines intricate patterns, traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics to create unique, harmonious masterpieces full of poetry and hi...
Why is breaking apical dominance so important for your Growing Karma tea plants (Camellia sinensis). If you've purchased a Camellia sinensis from growing-karma.com, you've not only brought a be...
Nettle tea - does it taste good?
Nettle tea is an aromatic herbal tea made from the dried leaves, stems, and roots of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica). The stinging nettle is a widespread plant found in temperate regions ...
Assam, one of the world's most prominent tea-producing regions, is located in northeastern India and is famous for its strong, malty tea made from the Camellia sinensis var. assamica plant. This a...
Teeklipper - Thoughts with Tea
Sitting here at my old wooden desk, a storm raging outside, drinking a cup of the first Growing Karma tea (not for public sale) from Germany, I can't help but take a trip in my mind - back to the ...
How do I clean and care for my Natsume tea caddy?
A tea caddy, also called a Natsume, especially if it is a valuable and unique collector's item, requires special attention and careful care. With the right cleaning and handling, it will not only r...
The Book of Tea Kakuzo Okakura
Today, on one of the hopefully last cold days of the year, I sat in front of the fireplace and read The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura. In my own reading of "The Book of Tea," I found myself fasc...
Growing Karma awarded as Green Innovator 2024
Growing Karma – Sustainable Innovation Awarded Growing Karma, Germany's largest sustainable tea farm, was honored as " Green Innovator of the Year " and audience favorite at the "Innovator of the ...
The difference between matcha and green tea
Tea – a beverage that has united people all over the world for centuries. Among the numerous types of tea, green tea and matcha hold a special place. But how do they actually differ? In this a...