Green Tea Leaves
Produces fresh green leaves used for preparing green tea, matcha, and other traditional teas.
Matcha Tea Plant Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Matcha Tea Plant Seeds
Matcha Tea Plant, scientifically known as Camellia sinensis, is an evergreen shrub grown for its fresh green leaves used to produce green tea and matcha powder. It features glossy, dark green foliage and delicate white flowers with yellow centers. This slow-growing tea plant is suitable for home gardens, containers, and tea-growing landscapes with suitable climate and soil conditions.
Camellia Sinensis
Green Tea Plant
Evergreen Shrub
Tea Leaf Production
Key Features
Evergreen Foliage
Features glossy, dark green leaves that provide year-round foliage interest.
Delicate White Flowers
Produces small, fragrant white flowers with prominent yellow centers, generally during fall.
Tea Garden Plant
Suitable for home tea gardens, containers, and suitable outdoor growing areas.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Camellia sinensis
Glossy evergreen green foliage
Young leaves used for green tea
Suitable for matcha production
Small fragrant white flowers
Slow-growing evergreen shrub
Suitable for tea gardens and containers
Prefers moist, acidic soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Camellia sinensis |
| Common Name | Tea Plant; Matcha Tea Plant; Tea Camellia |
| Plant Family | Theaceae |
| Seed Type | Herb and Tea Crop Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen, upright woody shrub |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green |
| Flower Color | White with Yellow Centers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 6–9, depending on variety and local growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or suitable warm growing periods |
| Seed Starting | Soak seeds before planting and sow in a suitable moist growing medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–12 weeks, depending on seed freshness and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Around 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade to Full Sun, depending on climate |
| Soil Requirements | Acidic, fertile, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Blooming Season | Fall to Early Winter |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–15 feet, depending on variety and pruning |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 4–6 feet for individual garden plants |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Soak tea plant seeds in water before planting. Use fresh, viable seeds for better germination.
Soak tea plant seeds in water before planting. Use fresh, viable seeds for better germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Use suitable containers with drainage holes when growing indoors or on patios.
Choose acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Use suitable containers with drainage holes when growing indoors or on patios.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant the prepared seeds in a suitable growing medium and maintain consistent moisture.
Plant the prepared seeds in a suitable growing medium and maintain consistent moisture.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Keep seedlings in a warm location with bright, filtered light. Protect young plants from harsh sunlight and cold conditions.
Keep seedlings in a warm location with bright, filtered light. Protect young plants from harsh sunlight and cold conditions.
Step 5: Maintain and Harvest
Water regularly and provide suitable growing space as the shrub develops. Harvest young leaves once the plant is sufficiently established for tea production.
Water regularly and provide suitable growing space as the shrub develops. Harvest young leaves once the plant is sufficiently established for tea production.
Grow Your Own Tea with Matcha Tea Plant
Matcha Tea Plant brings the traditional tea-growing experience to home gardens with its glossy evergreen leaves and delicate flowers. Grow Camellia sinensis in suitable acidic soil with proper sunlight and moisture, and enjoy cultivating your own tea plant for future leaf harvesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about growing tea plants, harvesting matcha leaves, and producing green tea at home.
Can you grow a matcha tea plant from seeds at home?
Yes. Matcha tea plants can be grown from viable Camellia sinensis seeds. Soak the seeds before planting and sow them in a moist, well-drained growing medium. Keep them warm and provide suitable light while they germinate. Seed-grown plants require several years of growth before regular leaf harvesting.
How do you make matcha powder from Camellia sinensis leaves?
Matcha is traditionally made by growing tea plants under shade before harvesting young leaves. The leaves are steamed, dried, and processed into tencha before being finely ground into powder. Simply drying and grinding ordinary green tea leaves does not produce traditional matcha.
How long does a tea plant take to produce leaves for harvesting?
Tea plants grown from seeds generally need around 3–5 years to become productive enough for meaningful leaf harvesting, depending on growing conditions and plant development. Regular harvesting should begin only after the shrub is well established, allowing it to develop healthy branches and foliage.