This is a great patio/container plant that thrives in sun to part shade. Freshly made tea is much more flavorful and higher in antioxidants than tea that has been packaged and stored over time. Tea is produced by harvesting the tips of the branches and then drying the leaves. Best to dry them under cover outdoors. Grows 12-15″. Light watering. Hardy to Zone 7. Photos courtesy of Ball Seed.