Clemson Tea Farm

Did you know black tea, green tea, white tea, and oolong all come from the same plant?

In this first lesson of our Tea 101: Black Tea for Beginners series, we're exploring what actually makes black tea different. Follow along as we share what we're learning from Clemson Tea Farm's first black tea trial and discover how processing transforms a fresh leaf into a rich, flavorful cup.

The healthiest tea starts with healthy soil.

This week's blog explores one of the simplest and most important summer garden practices: keeping soil covered. Learn how mulch, living roots, and cover crops help protect soil life, conserve moisture, support tea plants, and improve every future harvest.

Tea flavor is more than “just tea.” Every cup tells the story of soil, harvest, processing, brewing, and attention. In this week’s blog, we’re breaking down what actually makes tea taste grassy, floral, brisk, smooth, sweet, or bitter and how to start tasting tea with more intention.

Tea and heart health may have more in common than you think.

This week on the blog, we’re exploring how true tea from Camellia sinensis may support heart health through polyphenols, daily rituals, and simple farm-to-cup habits.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes green, black, and oolong tea different or why an unsweetened cup matters, this is a good place to start.

Read the full article on the Clemson Tea Farm blog.