Tea Facts

Schendi is known for its frequent rain and high heat and humidity, the ideal climate for growing tea.

Elevation, climate, and soil are all growing conditions that will effect how a tea will taste.

Roots, stems, flowers and parts of plants are used to make herbal tea. Since herbal tea does not come from the leaves of a tea plant, it is not considered "real tea."

Tisanes are made from fruits.

Store your tea in a cool, dry, dark place, preferably in an opaque tin or jar. Store no longer than a year to prevent spoilage, deterioration, or loss of flavor.

Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called Camellia sinensis. Although the tree can grow quite tall, it is cut short like a bush so that leaves can be plucked easily when harvesting.

Most tea falls into one of three categories; Black, Oolong and Green. Other categories include White and Yellow.

Oolong tea is a partially fermented tea that is brownish in color.

Laborers harvest tea by hand plucking the leaves, which are then dried and processed

Other Uses for Tea:

Dried tea will absorb orders.

Use tea to clean windows and mirrors.

Used scented teas as potpourri sachets; place around your house or in drawers.

Use tea as a foot refresher by soaking your feet in tea.

Keep a tea bag in your first aid kit to soothe insect bites.

Sprinkling dry tea leaves over wood before cooking adds flavor to your food.

Use tea as a compress on swollen eyes.

Soothe a burn from Lar-Torvis with a tea-soaked compress.

Light dried tea leaves as an insect repellent.