Traditional tea that you buy from the supermarket is made by picking the tips and young shoots / leaves of Camellia sinensis. However you can also make tea from the ornametal camellias growing in your garden such as Camelia japonica. Simply pick and dry the young shoots, leaves and tips. Dry the leaves and then break them down into fine pieces. Simply add the dried camellia leaves to hot water and you have a refreshing cup of your own, homegrown tea. Honestly this cup of tea was delicious. No need to add milk. Not at all bitter like some of the commercial tea you can buy. Make your own cup of tea with camellia from the garden #growyourown #gardeningforbeginners #growyourgroceries