Homegrown Tea: An Illustrated Guide to Planting, Harvesting, and Blending Teas and Tisanes Kindle Edition

It’s good to have information on growing tea, if one is foolish enough to try it. (I Am That Fool!) However, this Book doesn’t give a lot of data in that respect. I had to comb over it to or three times to even find the scant, 3 or so, heavily illustrated pages dedicated to the topic.I suppose it does help, and will lead me in the right direction, but I was hoping for much, much more.And thus I am disappointed.But there doesn’t appear to be anything else on the market, so if you really have no idea, it is A BIT helpful.

If you love tea YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK. This is the most essential book for anyone who loves to drink, make, gift, and create teas. Whether you're just having a drink of tea with friends, making a pot for a few family members, giving a gift of tea to loved ones, or trying to think of a new blend to come up with, you need this book. The amount of information it has on things to use in teas as well as the actual cultivating of the camellia sinensis plant itself is just amazing. It's a great read, keeps it interesting by giving facts about the seeds, fruits, leaves, herbs, roots, and tubers you can use to make teas. And it explains the differences between green teas and blacks and tips on how to properly brew teas. It's very informative.

If you’re looking to grow Camellia Sinensis for tea production then this book has very limited info. However, it does offer info on how to make a bit of other teas and tisanes. Ok, for the price.. could be better though

I am not quite sure why i am so interested in teas/tisanes/decotions/infusions, i don't drink hot drinks. Though several do make excellant sodas, which i do enjoy regularly. I have always liked the idea of "teas". While it is not a weighty tome of botanical insight there is a certain pleasure to seeing such a list of plants as is discussed here. The book covers many different possibilities, most are common, some not so common. My main complaint against the book is the total lack of growing zones being mentioned in the "to grow" section of each plant. It is an oversight that is hard to understand as it is such basic necessary information on how to grow a plant. Otherwise it is an enjoyable book.

A very interesting read. It has tons of information on the different plants you may use for making tea and different methods as well. It explains everything in detail. Definitely a book to get for any tea lover. I got this book because I want to start making my own tea bags without all the chemicals that may be sprayed on commercial teas. This book gives me enough background knowledge to get started.

A good book for someone interested in trying to grow their own tea. It may not be as comprehensive as some other reviewers have indicated, but it is a very good starting point for someone new to growing tea.

good book but it would have been nice if the hardiness zones were included. you read about a plant think ohh i want that one then research it on the net just to find out you cant plant it.

Just what I was looking for! I am a beginner when it comes to tea, and this book makes it so simple. Though I'm sure the actual process will be a lot harder, I still can't wait to get started!

I'm a little disappointed with the content of this book, though I have to admit it is a very pretty book - the illustrations and lay out are beautiful - and it does look lovely on a coffee table.I can imagine this making a lovely gift for a complete beginner to growing herbs or making herbal teas, but for anyone wanting meaty information I'm afraid this just won't cut it.I was particularly disappointed with the distinct lack of information regards the medicinal properties of the plants showcased in the book. There is a brief history of the plant; a few pages of quite repetitive instruction regards cultivation, growing, harvesting and tea-making, but literally just a a few vague lines regards the actual therapeutic benefits and actions if the plant.Definitely not what I was looking for but I wouldn't disregard it as an attractive gift for a complete newcomer.

I first read this book ages ago at my local library. It's such a wealth of information that stretches way beyond tea. It's been on my wish list for ages, and I'm so glad I got the bug to finally buy it. Herbal remedies. Steeping techniques. Plant care. This book is essential for anyone who wants to start up an herb/kitchen garden that has more than just rudimentary basics. Tea Lover? Yes, you will be satisfied. But really this book gives you so much more!

Beautifully clear instructions and plenty of information along with the most gorgeous photos. Bought as a treat for myself so I will overlook the inadequate packaging which resulted in bumping and grazing to the edges of the book which really spoiled the appearance.

Brilliant book, packed with different info to prepare ingredients and plants in different ways for tea - a really interesting book. Would definitely recommend

Exactly what was needed