We make all types of traditional teas and floral blends. First flush teas are harvested and we had a great time celebrating with friends old and new at our First Flush Fest, "Open Garden," on Sunday, May 27th from 11-4 PM. If you didn't make it, no worries - our annual "Fall Tea for All" Open Garden is held in late October,
New - stay tuned for "Pick your own" weekends in July and August - pick and make your own tea!
2018 workshops
June 16-17 and July 14-15: Intro to tea (Saturday), harvest and process (Sunday)
September 1-2 and October 6-7: Intro to tea (Saturday), grow your own (Sunday)
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.
Those who attend both weekend classes June and July will have an opportunity to pick tea Saturday afternoon for black tea. Prices are $25 per person for Saturday's sessions and $50 for Sunday's. Fresh and processed tea leaves, plants and seeds will be available for sale after classes.
All classes require preregistration and payment upfront, and will be 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 may shift hours, starting late or ending early 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 and refund deposits.
Contact us to be added to our email list or for a list of teas available at Camellia Forest Nursery.
New - stay tuned for "Pick your own" weekends in July and August - pick and make your own tea!
2018 workshops
June 16-17 and July 14-15: Intro to tea (Saturday), harvest and process (Sunday)
September 1-2 and October 6-7: Intro to tea (Saturday), grow your own (Sunday)
- "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.
Those who attend both weekend classes June and July will have an opportunity to pick tea Saturday afternoon for black tea. Prices are $25 per person for Saturday's sessions and $50 for Sunday's. Fresh and processed tea leaves, plants and seeds will be available for sale after classes.
All classes require preregistration and payment upfront, and will be 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 may shift hours, starting late or ending early 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 and refund deposits.
Contact us to be added to our email list or for a list of teas available at Camellia Forest Nursery.
