Episode 14 - Monica Griesbaum - Tea grower

The 14th episode of The Life They Live is about tea! Monica is a tea grower based in Scotland. She looks after 24 acres of land with a special interest in tea growing with biodiversity in mind. Her tea grows among many native broadleaf trees and wildflowers. From her camellia sinensis plants she makes black tea and aged tea cakes. During the growing season Monica offers tea days and tea tours and she also teaches new growers. In the episode Monica explains what it means to be a tea grower and which challenges you can expect to experience if you become one!

Do you want to learn more about the health benefits of tea? In the episode Monica also explains that the consumption of tea can help reduce stress and strengthen social relationships. Make sure to listen if you want to know more!

You can contact Monica via instagram on windyhollowfarm_ or via email on monica@windyhollowfarm.co.uk