Natural fertilizers in comparison: Alpaca wool, sheep wool and Biobizz

Natural fertilizers in comparison: Alpaca wool, sheep wool and BioBizz Those who want to use natural and organic fertilizers have more choices than ever before. Whether alpaca wool , sheep's woo...

Chasen: The traditional matcha whisk – history, production and meaning

Chasen – The heart of matcha preparation It's delicate, handcrafted, and yet essential for the perfect bowl of matcha: the chasen , also known as the matcha whisk . What at first glance appears ...

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...