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Clemson Tea Farm Founded for the expressed purpose of growing all things lovely. Join us on our journey!

A soil test tells you a lot, but it doesn't tell you everything. Learn how to interpret your results, avoid unnecessary ...
10/16/2026

A soil test tells you a lot, but it doesn't tell you everything. Learn how to interpret your results, avoid unnecessary amendments, and look beyond the numbers to understand what your soil really needs.

Read the latest blog from Clemson Tea Farm: Link in Comments!

Before you plant, take a moment to observe.Sunlight, water, soil, wind, existing plants, and even the paths people and a...
09/25/2026

Before you plant, take a moment to observe.

Sunlight, water, soil, wind, existing plants, and even the paths people and animals naturally take can tell you a lot about where your garden should go.

In our latest blog, we’re sharing a simple approach to observing your site before planting so you can work with the land instead of constantly correcting it.

Read the full post: Observing Before Planting: Permaculture Planning

Matcha has been asked to do entirely too much.The truth is a little more interesting. Matcha contains caffeine, L-theani...
09/18/2026

Matcha has been asked to do entirely too much.

The truth is a little more interesting. Matcha contains caffeine, L-theanine, and tea catechins that may support alertness and focused attention. But the benefits go beyond what is in the bowl. The ritual of preparing and drinking matcha can also create a few intentional minutes to slow down and pay attention.

In our latest post, we take a closer look at what the evidence actually says about matcha’s mind-body benefits, what the research does not prove, and how to build a sensible matcha ritual.

Read the full post: Matcha’s Mind-Body Benefits

Crop rotation does not have to be complicated.Moving plant families from bed to bed can help interrupt pest and disease ...
09/11/2026

Crop rotation does not have to be complicated.

Moving plant families from bed to bed can help interrupt pest and disease cycles, vary nutrient demands, and give your soil a chance to recover.

In our latest post, we break down the basics of crop rotation and show you how to create a simple four-bed rotation for your garden.

Read the full post and download our Crop Rotation Bed Planner to start planning your next four growing seasons.

The tea bag wasn’t invented by the Industrial Revolution, but industrialization created the perfect world for it to thri...
09/03/2026

The tea bag wasn’t invented by the Industrial Revolution, but industrialization created the perfect world for it to thrive.

From factory schedules and steamships to mass production and convenience, the way we drink tea has a fascinating history.

So, who actually invented the tea bag? And what did we gain, and lose, when tea moved from loose leaf to a little paper packet?

Read the full story on the Clemson Tea Farm blog.

How is your compost pile doing?By midsummer, your compost can tell you exactly what it needs. Is it shrinking? Does it s...
08/27/2026

How is your compost pile doing?

By midsummer, your compost can tell you exactly what it needs. Is it shrinking? Does it smell earthy? Is it too dry, too wet, or still full of recognizable scraps?

Before fall arrives, take a few minutes to check your pile and make a simple adjustment if needed.

Our newest post walks through five signs of healthy compost and how to fix the most common problems.

Read the full post: Midseason Compost Check-In: What’s Working. Link in comments!

This morning, one of our volunteers (Lydia Goforth Franks) captured this photo from her phone! (Zero Editing!)If you wan...
08/26/2026

This morning, one of our volunteers (Lydia Goforth Franks) captured this photo from her phone! (Zero Editing!)

If you want to volunteer https://clemsonteafarm.com/contact

Great tea doesn't happen overnight.Every cup begins long before the kettle is on. From the soil and the season to harves...
07/30/2026

Great tea doesn't happen overnight.

Every cup begins long before the kettle is on. From the soil and the season to harvest, processing, tasting, and careful note-taking, every step shapes the final flavor.

In our newest blog, we're sharing why premium farm-grown tea takes time and why that time is one of the most valuable ingredients in every cup.

Read the full story on our blog.

Every cup has a story to tell.In the final lesson of our Tea 101: Black Tea for Beginners series, we're exploring how dr...
07/24/2026

Every cup has a story to tell.

In the final lesson of our Tea 101: Black Tea for Beginners series, we're exploring how drying preserves the tea and how tasting helps us learn from every batch. The process doesn't end when the leaves are dry. It ends when the cup teaches us something.

Read the full blog to see how our first black tea trial at Clemson Tea Farm is shaping every batch that comes next.

Black tea doesn't become black tea by chance.In Lesson 3 of our Tea 101: Black Tea for Beginners series, we're sharing h...
07/16/2026

Black tea doesn't become black tea by chance.

In Lesson 3 of our Tea 101: Black Tea for Beginners series, we're sharing how rolling and oxidation transform fresh tea leaves into the rich color, aroma, body, and flavor we know as black tea. Plus, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what we learned during our very first trial batch at Clemson Tea Farm.

Read the full blog to see how observation, patience, and a little leaf chemistry all come together.

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