Growing and making Real American Tea®️ in upstate South Carolina. Table Rock Tea Company is a pioneer of the US tea growing movement. Follow as we describe all aspects of how to grow and make tea in the United States.
TRTCo has been growing Real American Tea (Camellia sinensis) since 2006. Founders, Steve and Jennifer Lorch, are certified tea specialists and recognized as leading experts in the domestic tea industry. Steve’s book, “How to Grow and Make Tea in the United States” is the Go To manual for starting your own successful tea farm.
And we aren’t just for “tea people.” If you are into regenerative farming, agriculture, homesteading, prepping, commercial or backyard gardening, this channel is for you! We are happy to help you learn how to grow tea. We are happy to help you learn how to make tea.
In TCM ( traditional Chinese medicine) the word tonic refers to strengthening or building up, just like strengthening a muscle to have better muscle tone. In the traditional western sense, tonic refers to stimulating, a different concept. The difference between weightlifting or taking a shot of caffeine, in broad strokes.
I actually have one of those as well, but this is just for the little stuff (it's a pain stuffing a ton of wax cord back into the throw bag) - 30ft is perfect sometimes. Happy cutting!
Hi!!! I live in Colombia, south America... would love to grow my own tea, but don't know if its possible here, and if it is, i haven't seen where to buy either plants nor seeds... help please!!!
@@Mari.Colombiana.Despertando I am very confident you can grow it there. The problem is finding someone who will ship seeds internationally. I only know the process for the United States, but I do write about it in my book on how to grow and make tea available on Amazon
DO NOT SUBSCRIBE OR MAKE PURCHASES WITH OYLA. WE PLACED AN ORDER ($129) AND WAS CHARGED TO OUR CARD. WE NEVER RECEIVED CONFIRMATION, AND THEIR PHONE SAYS THEY ARE WORKING REMOTELY AND TO EMAIL THEM. THEY DO NOT RESPONDE
DO NOT SUBSCRIBE OR MAKE PURCHASES WITH OYLA. WE PLACED AN ORDER ($129) AND WAS CHARGED TO OUR CARD. WE NEVER RECEIVED CONFIRMATION, AND THEIR PHONE SAYS THEY ARE WORKING REMOTELY AND TO EMAIL THEM. THEY DO NOT RESPONDE
Very informative. It blows my mind how much we rely on our phones now. How did we do things like ride our bikes back in the 80’s and 90’s without them? As a 55 year old man that’s a serious question.
This is for people watching, do not obstruct your brake light. It's the only light that remains on in the back of a motorcycle/scooter. A Tesla will run you over.
Good comment. The extension can be used upside down on the trail. Most people will have it in the normal position anyway, though, and that will not obstruct the lights.
The magnetic tip drain plug is a concern for me personally. I don’t know if it’s worth the catastrophic damage the tip can do in the engine. Here is a AI generated response about this issue….magnetic oil drain plug tips can sometimes fall off. This can happen due to several reasons, including: Wear and Tear: Over time, the magnetic tip may wear down or become loose due to repeated installation and removal. Improper Installation: If the drain plug is not installed correctly or is over-tightened, it can lead to damage or detachment of the magnetic tip. Corrosion: If the drain plug is exposed to harsh conditions or corrosive substances, the magnetic tip may corrode and weaken, leading to failure. Quality of the Part: Lower-quality magnetic drain plugs may be more prone to issues like this compared to higher-quality options. To prevent this, it's important to use a good quality magnetic drain plug and to follow proper installation procedures. Regular inspections can also help catch any potential issues before they lead to a problem.
I'm so glad I have found your channel, I look forward to learning more as it's my first year growing here in north Alabama Chandler mountain is better known for its tomatoes I hope to change that someday , I started with one good plant and 2 smaller ones that didn't make it but the bigger one has done awesome, other than seeds can I root the plant? Or do that spread from roots? How old are your plants? I'm trying to find a way to grow more without the $30 per 9inch plant, any help is appreciated
Who's charging you $30?!? Ours are $10-$15 (bet we don't ship - we do sell and ship seeds though). We have another video on how to propagate from cuttings - just takes time and some care. Best to you on your endeavors!
Hi From Ireland. Sorry For The Delay, I Was In Mexico. What I Want To Ask You Is, Were Did You Buy The Accessories For The Honda Trail? You See The Honda Don't Sell The Trail In Europe, So I Had To Ship It From Thailand. Many Thanks.
@@lawrencedevine2767 - I have Amazon links to many of the accessories in the video description. You can also go to Beezdeals (Thailand), but shipping is expensive.
Been a Honda guy since 60's, trail 125,hard to find in 22022,needed flat floorboard, true stepthrough frame. Bought a Yamaha Zuma instead . Great scooters!
@tablerockteacompany I have 50 tea plants about the same size as yours before pruning them. I live in the Louisiana zone 9A, so I would like to know if I need to cut mine later in the year or if September would be a good time, We don't have a frost until late January or February, and sometimes not even then.
We always wait until mid-February to prune. We tried a few times in late fall but always got burned by a short period of warm weather that prompted new growth only to get frosted - the plants didn’t like that.
I like the dry bag for the Trail 125. Appreciate your review. I currently have the simple milk crate setup and was looking for something water proof. This bag may work for my situation. Not to distract from your dry bag review but I wonder if you can let em know where you got the windshield (screen) on your bike. I am also looking for one similar to yours. I can't find it on the Kemimoto web site and can't find a link to it on any of your videos. Would you mind sharing?
@@jimlampru2254 - the windshield is a prototype I tested for Kemimoto. They are refining the design and should be releasing the production model soon (not sure when). You can email me at slorch777@gmail.com of you want to buy the dry bag.
I rented one of these recently and it ran away with me, that is, it went spinning without my hand on the deadman switch. Not good. Also, the safety stop bar can work itself loose because the plastic socket into which the end of the bar fits is not deep enough to ensure a good connection. Check it every time the bar is used.
@@cbr1thou - I suppose it depends on how much off road vs in road you do. For me, all of those components are perfect for my application, but I could see those mods if you go off road a lot.
Great video. For mirrors, I recommend the Double Take folding mirrors (or the cheaper knockoffs.) With the rear case and rack extension, be very careful to not overload - since the weight is behind the rear axle. The owners who hate the CT125 buy it for the wrong reasons. My Honda walk-behind lawnmower has a bigger motor!!!
I have THE exact same seat on my CT. I have to say yes it is as hard as the stock seat but it is shaped so your weight is distributed over the whole seat and not just where your balls, sac, and gooch are so it is light years more comfortable on longer rides. Even my son said it was very comfortable compared to the stock seat. Your ass must be bonier than mine is and my ex wife always told me I have no ass. . Hey you want to spend the money for a Corbin seat be my guest. They cost almost a quarter as much as the whole bike costs and that seems foolish. Here's a better cheaper idea...buy an Air Hawk cushion. I bought one a while ago to put on a Kawasaki Versys I owned at the time. THAT seat was like sitting on a vinyl covered rock. I now have it on my Yamaha XT 250 and it is grand on that. I have owned many bikes in my life and i can say the only motorcycle company that knows how to make a comfortable seat is Royal Enfield. with just about all other brands the seat they put on their bike models are just an afterthought and most really suck.
@@bultacowally - sounds good - will check it out. The seat looks so nice that I hate to put something on top of it though. I would love to just have it reupholstered with gel or something.
A bit off the subject but a disturbing point: NO bees here on my small holding in SA- NOT ONE! Used to be thousands around every day. Ch.m tr..ls of course are the reason, I've seen the increase of that and the effects clearly. Do you have any of the above issues where you are? Have you done any hand pollinating of your tea plants? Thank you! (I don't think I've asked this before?).
@@David__. - I have a bit of an unpopular take on bees (having raised them here at one time). Basically, bees are not as necessary as they’ve been touted - at least not here. Our bees are mostly non-native (from Italy), and we actually have quite a few alternative (native) pollinators here. As a result, even if we had no bees, we’d still have adequate pollination. That said, I’m still glad for the bees :). But to answer your question, we don’t hand pollinate. In fact, this year we have what seems to be a bumper crop of seeds (will have numbers in Oct/Nov when we collect them). Our tea plants flower around October and that’s when you can literally hear the bushes buzz. Thanks for the question - those are always fun to get into.
@@tablerockteacompany Appreciate the reply. Maybe there are other pollinators here that can do the job, but I just read that a Camelia cannot pollinate itself- needs another Camelia plant. That's if I've understood it right.. I've got one decent sized bush, chest height, and a small bush, ankle height! The bigger one has a decent amount of flowers now, hoping the smaller one will flower as well. Hope your seed harvest is fantastic! Regards.
alright guys here's the scoop. I have a 2022, honda red. He is correct about understanding the limitations of this bike and what kind of situations it does well in. That being said I put a gold plug on it, and I have a big tool box I screwed into the threads on the back rack. That is literally all i've done and frankly that's all I plan on doing for a long time. That is because this bike is extremely capable and well built. I've never felt that the grips are uncomfortable, or that I couldn't see around my body with the stock mirrors, or that the seat is hard. I've ridden for hours at a time and I can put my whole hand on the stock heat sink, which gets warm, but never hot enough to actually burn you. In my experience, people still respect my space even though it is the color red. If you WANT to modify this bike then you absolutely should. Do you NEED to modify this bike to make it perfect? Absolutely not. Unless you are the pickiest person in the world, or you have a sponsor, then let this baby ride stock. Don't be fooled into thinking you need to modify the crap out of it. What you have in the stock version of this bike is incredible on it's own.
Yeah the young guys buy these bikes then bitch about how slow they are so go out and spend thousands on big bore kits, and bigger fuel injectors and high flow air intakes, blah, blah, blah to gain maybe 1 or 2 HP and 3 or 4 MPH more. Forest Gump said it right...stupid is as stupid does...
I am sure that this has been pointed out or that you have already added to your carry kit. You should have a shraeder valve tool to remove/install the valve on the tube, and secondly a tire inflater. I bought a very good one that takes very little space on my 650 Suzuki Burgman.
@@tablerockteacompany The center of the valve stem is removable which aids in completely delating a tube, plus the 'T' shaped tool screws on to the outside of the valve stem to aid in keeping the stem positioned when installing the tube and tire. A way to inflate the tube is required afterwards.
I was one of the first persons to receive one. Just finished a fantastic summer ride on both roads and back trails and this is an amazing Moto; never an issue and easy to maintain. Too much talk - just trust Honda - it's an amazing ride.
I'm a bigger guy how can you use more horsepower and a five-speed transmission I've had a 1968 trail 90 for 30 years not restored and still I still ride it of course it's red even the original seat cover although it is tired
@@user-cj2et1xn5c - I think it comes down to use. Top (comfortable/cruising) speed for a 200lb person is around 50mph. Offroad, no problem - totally fun all day long. Commuting in places of 35mph, also fine. It’s when you get into areas with 45-55mph stretches of road that this bike (IMO) starts to fall short.
Good information. I have one I disassembled and when put back together still doesn't mist. I'll try the blaech trick. I just pressed mine back in place with channel lock pliers
I have an older bt130 and was frustrated that it just wouldn’t cut in all but the softest ground, even when sitting on it. A new blade on the bit didn’t help but I welded two pieces of flat stock to the bit and it bores like a champ. Thanks for giving me the idea. P.s we are a vineyard in Rabun County Ga (the highest in GA) ,you’re neck of the woods it looks like. Thanks again!
Thx, I test rode one yesterday and enjoyed my time. I live on a gravel road, but work in the city and I’m hoping this would be a good commuter - using back routes and the like. My wife could use it for errands too. I do worry about the size of the engine, but realistically, I’m more interested in travelling on gravel than any highways. I just need to figure out a dog carrier for the rear rack.
I have one of these and love it. Major complaint I have is when shifting gears, it's just a slider. Meaning going from first to second gear is hard to do because the slider is not at all precise. So you end up going from first to third, then it lurches forward too fast. Anyway, it's not a huge deal, just wish they had made the gear shifting a bit more precise. Otherwise, it's a beast.
I love seeing ancestral strains protected. “The past does not only draw us back to the past. There are certain memories of the past that have strong steel springs and, when we who live in the present touch them, they are suddenly stretched taut and then they propel us into the future.”
Great setup! Great video. The cargo box looks a little bit too large for the bike. But for absolute utility, you made the best choice for you! Congrats on a truly fine build. I'm envious!
@bultacowally you do realize every male over 6 foot is gonna be 200-220+ right? Now, 6'2 being 270lbs is definitely concerning a lil bit, But at the same time I'm 6'5" and weight 270lbs. I work out 4 times a week, and most my weight is leg muscle, back muscle, and shoulder muscle. But yeah, I could probably be 260-265lbs if I had a useful right leg to do cardio with, but point being... sub-300lbs isn't SUPER obese for 6' and up.
Good history lesson. Wish I could help try to propogate them! Have no experience, but bought a kit to learn how to. Love my tea - hope you are able to get your new plants going, enjoyed the history and looks like a nice museum.
How do these discharge compared to normal blades when going through super tall (8-10") grass? What about wet grass? I'm glad you mentioned discharge seems to be more forceful or however you worded it, just curious if you've pushed them in conditions like that to see how they perform. Dunno if I'd buy from meg-mo when I have steel and a plasma cutter to play with... just wondering if its worth making the templates to cut out 3 disks and purchasing a new set of blades to cut the middle out of.
@@Grey-Troll - the discharge is very good. I’ve now run it through tall field grass with no problems. But I will make a caveat that it may also depend on the hp of your mower
@@tablerockteacompany Cool! I have a 52" ariens with I believe a 23hp v-twin, so I don't think power will be an issue. Guess ya never know till you give it a try... 😆