Coming soon - tea grower's survey!!!!
We make all types of traditional teas and floral blends. Sorry, first flush and tea flower samples are sold-out, but still have samples of summer green and black, including our new favorite, Bee Balm Black, a black tea with a refreshing taste somewhat like Earl Gray.
We hold open houses twice a year - our First Flush Fest, Open Garden, on the last Sunday in May and a Fall Tea for All, in late October.
2019 workshops - dates TBD
June and July: Intro to tea (Saturday), harvest and process (Sunday)
September and October: Intro to tea (Saturday), grow your own (Sunday)
For those who have joined us for June and July, classes, we offer:
"Pick your own" weekends in July and August - pick and make your own tea!
Intro to tea is held on Saturday from 2-4 PM, while "Harvest and process" or "Grow your own" are from 10 AM to 3 PM with an hour for lunch at a local restaurant, as a group or on your own. Tuition is $25 per person for Saturday's sessions and $50 for Sunday's, and half-price for students. Fresh and processed tea leaves, plants and seeds will be available for sale after classes.
All classes require preregistration and a 20% deposit (contact us for details on payment). They are typically held with a minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 10. Tea and weather are on their own schedule, and classes will be held under most conditions, rain or shine. As needed we will adjust the schedule if weather threatens. Plan to be flexible with proper attire for the weather for the Sunday classes. Classes will be held inside a greenhouse shelter, but visits to the field are much better if you wear closed shoes and expect exposures to sun, heat and insects. For major weather events, such as hurricanes, we will attempt to reschedule or refund deposits.
New - Tea in the greenhouse events
We had a great time at our first "Meet the Makers" event in November - can't wait to do it again! Thanks to everyone who came and helped make it a special day.
Contact us to be added to our e-mail list or inquire about classes, events, tea samples available at Camellia Forest Nursery.
We make all types of traditional teas and floral blends. Sorry, first flush and tea flower samples are sold-out, but still have samples of summer green and black, including our new favorite, Bee Balm Black, a black tea with a refreshing taste somewhat like Earl Gray.
We hold open houses twice a year - our First Flush Fest, Open Garden, on the last Sunday in May and a Fall Tea for All, in late October.
2019 workshops - dates TBD
June and July: Intro to tea (Saturday), harvest and process (Sunday)
September and October: Intro to tea (Saturday), grow your own (Sunday)
For those who have joined us for June and July, classes, we offer:
"Pick your own" weekends in July and August - pick and make your own tea!
- "Intro to tea" is a 2-hour workshop that provides a general introduction to tea, the plant and the drink
- "Harvest and process" is a 4-hour workshop that includes harvesting and processing green tea. Plus, take-home your own tea samples to finish at home.
- "Grow your own" is a 4-hour workshop that includes learning how to plant and grow tea from seeds and plants. Plus, take home your own potted seeds to grow at home.
Intro to tea is held on Saturday from 2-4 PM, while "Harvest and process" or "Grow your own" are from 10 AM to 3 PM with an hour for lunch at a local restaurant, as a group or on your own. Tuition is $25 per person for Saturday's sessions and $50 for Sunday's, and half-price for students. Fresh and processed tea leaves, plants and seeds will be available for sale after classes.
All classes require preregistration and a 20% deposit (contact us for details on payment). They are typically held with a minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 10. Tea and weather are on their own schedule, and classes will be held under most conditions, rain or shine. As needed we will adjust the schedule if weather threatens. Plan to be flexible with proper attire for the weather for the Sunday classes. Classes will be held inside a greenhouse shelter, but visits to the field are much better if you wear closed shoes and expect exposures to sun, heat and insects. For major weather events, such as hurricanes, we will attempt to reschedule or refund deposits.
New - Tea in the greenhouse events
We had a great time at our first "Meet the Makers" event in November - can't wait to do it again! Thanks to everyone who came and helped make it a special day.
- Meet the makers, enjoy the gardens, and check some holiday shopping off your to-do list
- Drink samples of our homegrown tea and floral blends
Contact us to be added to our e-mail list or inquire about classes, events, tea samples available at Camellia Forest Nursery.
