Alpaca wool as a long-term fertilizer for tea plants – organic fertilizer from Germany
Anyone who wants to grow healthy and aromatic tea plants in Germany knows that choosing the right fertilizer is crucial. Alpaca wool offers a natural, sustainable, and extremely effective solution—...
Camellia sinensis – The tea plant for your garden
Camellia sinensis – the tea plant for your garden Camellia sinensis, the true tea plant, is the basis for green, black, white, and oolong tea. It's also a pretty, evergreen plant with delicate whi...
Matcha from Japan – Fascination Nishio, Aichi and the future of Growing Karma Matcha
When we at Growing Karma talk about tea, we don't just mean a beverage. For us, tea is a living culture, a craft, and a bridge between humanity and nature. Even though our heart project is the fir...
The Art of Matcha: What Growing Karma Learns from Uji
Uji Matcha – inspiration and origin for our vision of regional Matcha When it comes to high-quality matcha, there's no getting around Uji . This traditional region in the Japanese prefecture of ...
Aphids: Small insects, big impact – friend and foe in the garden
Anyone out in the garden will encounter them sooner or later: aphids. Few other insects are as controversial as they are. For some plant lovers, they're a complete nightmare; for others, they're an...
Longjing 43 – The noble cultivar for your own garden tea
If you're more interested in tea plants and perhaps have already gained some experience in the garden, sooner or later you'll come across a name that has a very special resonance in the world of g...
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 ...