Brewing Change - Growing Organic Native Tea in Whakatāne


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Brewing Change - Growing Organic Native Tea in Whakatāne

 

What was once an old airstrip in Whakatāne is now a thriving plantation of native herbs destined for teacups across the country. Laureen and Dan Andrews swapped city life in Rotorua nearly a decade ago to grow native plants and craft organic teas.

Dan shares the journey and challenges of organic tea farming with Jesse on RNZ.

Listen to the full interview: RNZ – All the Tea on Farming Organic Native Tea


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