Camelia sinensis - Tea plants
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Our Range of Tea Plants - Camellia sinensis. The tea plant is the bush whose leaves are used to produce all types of tea: green, black, or white. The variety 'Théojardin', selected for its hardiness (-10°C), is increasingly planted in gardens across Europe. The Camellia sinensis var. assamica originates from the tropical regions of Assam in India. Adapted to warm and humid climates, this variety is mainly used for producing robust and full-bodied black tea. In contrast, the Camellia sinensis 'Benifuuki', a Japanese hybrid variety, is widely used for making health teas in Japan. Another notable cultivar is 'Yabukita', which dominates tea production in Japan and is used for most green teas, such as Sencha.
The tea plant is an evergreen bush with a bushy habit, reaching about 2 meters in height and producing small white flowers with yellow stamens. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and prefers a mild, humid climate with partial shade. It can be grown in pots on a terrace or directly in the ground in a flower bed. The harvest of young shoots takes place in May, with the most tender leaves being the most aromatic.
To learn more about growing tea plants, check out our article "Growing Tea in France—Is It Possible?"
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