{"product_id":"nasiona-herbaty-chinskiej-camellia-sinensis","title":"Chinese Tea Seeds - Camellia Sinensis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Chinese Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, forms the foundation of the entire world of tea culture. This evergreen shrub from the tea family (Theaceae) originates from the region of Southeast Asia, at the border of China, Myanmar, and India. Today, it is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide, including China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and some regions of South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe young leaves and buds of this plant are the raw material for producing all types of tea – white, green, black, oolong, and others. It is the processing method of these same leaves that determines the final character of the beverage, making \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the most versatile utility plants in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth and Appearance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eChinese Tea grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching a natural height of up to \u003cstrong\u003e4 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e and a width of up to \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is characterized by a slow growth rate – reaching full height after \u003cstrong\u003e10-20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. In commercial cultivation, plants are regularly pruned to about \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, which facilitates systematic leaf harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves have a \u003cstrong\u003elanceolate shape\u003c\/strong\u003e with distinct serrated edges. They are glossy, dark green, and remain on the plant year-round, ensuring continuous production. During the autumn-winter period, the plant is adorned with single, fragrant flowers in shades of white with numerous yellow stamens, adding decorative value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eHarvesting and Processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eLeaf harvesting takes place regularly during the growing season – even \u003cstrong\u003eevery 10-14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, which attests to the exceptional productivity of this plant. The timing of harvest and subsequent processing determines the type of tea produced:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung leaves and buds are used for white and green tea production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder leaves are used for black and oolong teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming, fermentation, and drying processes affect the level of oxidation and the content of active compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers partially shaded locations protected from strong winds. It requires acidic, well-drained soil with a \u003cstrong\u003epH of 5-6\u003c\/strong\u003e, which should be kept consistently slightly moist but without waterlogging. High air humidity supports proper plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cooler regions of Europe, ground cultivation is possible with appropriate winter protection. The plant shows frost resistance down to about \u003cstrong\u003e-10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. An alternative is container cultivation with moving plants to cool, bright indoor spaces during winter, which provides better control over growth conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eOrnamental and Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eBeyond its primary production function, \u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is excellent as an ornamental plant. Its elegant form and attractive, evergreen leaves allow use in various garden compositions – from shaping hedges, through container arrangements, to single shrubs accentuating space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eProper pruning allows achieving a compact, dense form, which simultaneously enhances aesthetic qualities and increases leaf yield. This dual functionality makes \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e an exceptionally valuable plant combining practical and decorative aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52507619262792,"sku":"2F6A-23783","price":15.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52507619295560,"sku":"2F6A-23784","price":28.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52507619328328,"sku":"2F6A-23785","price":135.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52507619361096,"sku":"2F6A-23786","price":125.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2167.jpg?v=1770321445","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-herbaty-chinskiej-camellia-sinensis","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}