{"product_id":"camellia-sinensis-tea-plant","title":"Camellia Sinensis - Tea Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia Sinensis - Tea Plant | Living Tea Heritage from the TOMs FLOWer CLUB Collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the legendary tea plant behind all true teas - green, black, white, oolong, and pu-erh. This elegant evergreen shrub is one of the most culturally significant plants in human history, cultivated for over 2,000 years across Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its glossy serrated leaves, refined growth habit, and delicate white flowers, Camellia sinensis is not only a functional crop but also a highly attractive ornamental plant for gardens, terraces, and collector plant collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants offered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-established specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carefully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epropagated from cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and grown organically under slow, natural conditions. This ensures strong root systems, compact structure, and robust long-term performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own tea experience at home - from fresh leaves to your own handcrafted cup of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Camellia sinensis is so special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Source plant of all true teas (green, black, oolong, white, pu-erh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Over 2,000 years of cultivation history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Elegant evergreen foliage with glossy leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Delicate, lightly fragrant white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Long-lived and productive plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for garden, terrace, or container growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Highly ornamental and functional at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: Camellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily: Theaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: China and Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation: well-established cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation: organic, slow-grown, non-industrial cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth: evergreen shrub to small tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves: glossy, serrated, rich green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers: white, small, fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition: partial shade to bright indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: acidic, well-drained, humus-rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness: moderately frost hardy (variety dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: tea production, ornamental plant, collector specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most economically and culturally important plants in the world. Its leaves are processed into all traditional teas, with flavour determined not by the plant itself, but by oxidation and processing methods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Green tea – minimal oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• White tea – very light processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Oolong – partial oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Black tea – full oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the plant uniquely versatile and deeply connected to global tea culture, rituals, and daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bright partial shade preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Keep soil evenly moist, avoid drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Acidic, well-drained substrate required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Protect from harsh midday sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Frost protection recommended in colder regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Responds well to pruning for bushy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Well-established and rooted specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Propagated from healthy cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Organically grown with slow development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Selected for strong structure and long-term vitality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for immediate planting or container cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Home tea production (“grow your own tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Garden planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Terrace and balcony cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical and edible plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unique gift for plant and tea lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the origin of tea itself - with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tomsflowerclub.ch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56653013188994,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7734\/3406\/files\/Camellia-Sinensis-Tea-Plant-medicinal-herb-TOMs-FLOWer-CLUB-1_48efbcd8-b636-4310-b19f-c4a5d61c94f9.jpg?v=1778919726","url":"https:\/\/tomsflowerclub.ch\/products\/camellia-sinensis-tea-plant","provider":"tomsflowerclub.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}