Having grown the tea plant, <i>Camellia sinensis</i>, in my garden, harvested the leaves, and processed them, I am now enjoying a freshly brewed cup of my own homegrown tea. Very delicious it was, but don’t take me too seriously!
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Enjoying my homegrown cup of tea – Camellia sinensis
Norman Darlo
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How did you process the camelia leaves? We have 2 camelia trees.
Hi Mama! Here’s a video from my wife showing the process: https://youtu.be/GT7xVtcoBnY . That’s for black tea. But for green tea it is even simpler: just let the leaves wilt for a bit and/or quick-roast them in a wok, and add hot water. Let’s hear how you get on, if you make it 🙂
This is a Great to see.
I’ve often wondered how thick your brogue was. Not very, I can understand you perfectly. lol. Love your voice, and it is very soothing.
Aha, I’ve wondered about yours too, though I can understand most American accents quite easily, though exposure on telly and in films.
My accent used to be stronger, and when I started travelling no-one could understand me, so it got the edges knocked off it. Plus I spent years doing amateur dramatics and reading my poetry on stage, so I guess that all played into me making myself clearer. When am I going to hear you then? 😀
I heard you say Orange Pekoe and you know something that’s my favourite too although I do not grow it
Darjeeling is where you get it from. we have had several different brands and now I have finally settled down to
https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B01LYOPJ5L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That looks nice, though a little expensive. I never saw darjeeling sold as ‘roasted; before. I might try roasting my own tea 🙂
This is a first time for me too.tasting roasted tea. These days it is difficult to get leaf tea at this price – mostly it is dust tea. When I found this I was happy.
I love tea. Of course, it’s the best homemade tea.
You are so right, Vida! 🙂
It’s a lovely video. You have the potential to be a commercial model, or are you? You have a very soothing voice. I thought you had a fully developed YouTube Channel so I visited. You might consider it.
About the tea, I only drink those commercially processed which can be bought at the stores. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words, Sharon. No, I am no model 🙂 But I used to act on the stage, so I have had plenty of practice with my voice. My wife runs a large YouTube channel “Gardening at Douentza” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU1w33lQmxW2satXeX4X-sQ
It is really a pleasure to enjoy in your own products.Congratulations. It is great to watch someone who really enjoys.
Thank you, TeaLea. You are very encouraging 🙂
I would love a cup. How do you feel about Wanship Utah?
I’d love to pour one for you! What is Wanship Utah?
Good evening Norman. Long time, no see… You really seem to enjoy that cup of tea but I can understand after all the toils you went through to grow, cultivate, harvest and process and then brew. Although I do not like tea, it sure sounds and looks very good to drink.
It was a very real pleasure and reward, Hist 🙂
Ooh, this sounds a lovely cup of tea, and I love the video. I have never considered growing my own tea!
From your nickname, I’m guessing you’re more likely to grow coffee! I just bought a small coffee plant recently, but I understand it is very unlikely to bear fruit in my climate :/ But tea is much easier to manage and harvest 🙂
Oh, I would love to grow coffee beans lol, but I’m not sure how easy that would be. I think growing tea would be easier.
Love your accent Norman. Would like to visit and have a cup with you.
It would be a real pleasure, Carol¬ I’ve yet to hear your accent 🙂
May I have a cup of this tea?
I would be delighted to share it with you, Ileana 🙂
Thank you very much, Norman!
Ahh, home made tea. How wonderful!
It was! And it’s nearly time for another harvest 🙂