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**Rondec** · 07-08-2019, 03:50 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Thanks for posting this shot of tea farming in the United States. I was real surprised to learn of this tea production in the U.S. because most of the production I have seen in the major tea-producing nations of Sri Lanka, India, and China is by tea plantations in high mountain areas. Low land tea is stronger without the delicate flavor nuances seemingly preferred by tea lovers. What I found in reading up on the South Carolina estate was quite interesting. They have carved out a unique marketing area by using their low-land tea to create the Bigelow brand of flavored teas. Of course, they may well use mountain-grown imported teas for some of their flavors, no way to know. In any event, I admire their specialty approach to tea growing and marketing here in the U.S.A. I will make a point of looking for the Bigelow brand in the supermarket on my next shopping trip. Here is a URL for other Forum members who might be interested: Buy Tea Online at Bigelow Tea Store - Bigelow Tea

It's definitely an interesting place to visit. With the ages of my kids, I'm probably not visiting Sri Lanka any time soon...

Cutting Tea (There's a machine out in the field -- it's easier to see in a photo I took with the FA 77 and K-1)

First Flush

More Tea

**ivanvernon** · 07-08-2019, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

It's definitely an interesting place to visit. With the ages of my kids, I'm probably not visiting Sri Lanka any time soon...

Cutting Tea (There's a machine out in the field -- it's easier to see in a photo I took with the FA 77 and K-1)

First Flush

More Tea

Thanks for additional photos -- and for expanding my education!

**Clarkey** · 07-09-2019, 07:01 PM

+1 - fascinating. I also was unaware that tea was grown in the USA, and at essentially no altitude.

**Rondec** · 07-11-2019, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

Going Through the Sand (DA 15 limited)

**Hattifnatt** · 07-11-2019, 03:41 PM - **7 Likes**

View from Ascutit Peak.

**jmschrei** · 07-11-2019, 11:23 PM - **10 Likes**

**Rondec** · 07-12-2019, 05:21 AM - **1 Like**

Fort Sumter (DA 15 limited)

**taks** · 07-16-2019, 08:41 AM - **7 Likes**

two from Oregon coast

nocturnal · 07-16-2019, 01:14 PM

Love the mother and child photo Taks, it really takes you to the scene where you are standing. Cropping out the left far rock makes it even better. Superb!

**taks** · 07-17-2019, 08:36 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Love the mother and child photo Taks, it really takes you to the scene where you are standing. Cropping out the left far rock makes it even better. Superb!

Thank you for the kind words and a great advise. I will try the crop

northcoastgreg · 07-18-2019, 07:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Humboldt Bay, CA:

cgchang · 07-18-2019, 09:11 PM - **12 Likes**

How do you make already dramatic DA15 shots more dramatic? Black and white of course

juristkostya · 07-27-2019, 11:13 AM - **2 Likes**

aaacb · 07-28-2019, 08:30 AM - **12 Likes**

lukulele · 07-28-2019, 08:47 AM - **4 Likes**

Circa1890's four story Gristmill and store near Grahams Forge, Virginia

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by ivanvernon Thanks for posting this shot of tea farming in the United States. I was real surprised to learn of this tea production in the U.S. because most of the production I have seen in the major tea-producing nations of Sri Lanka, India, and China is by tea plantations in high mountain areas. Low land tea is stronger without the delicate flavor nuances seemingly preferred by tea lovers. What I found in reading up on the South Carolina estate was quite interesting. They have carved out a unique marketing area by using their low-land tea to create the Bigelow brand of flavored teas. Of course, they may well use mountain-grown imported teas for some of their flavors, no way to know. In any event, I admire their specialty approach to tea growing and marketing here in the U.S.A. I will make a point of looking for the Bigelow brand in the supermarket on my next shopping trip. Here is a URL for other Forum members who might be interested: Buy Tea Online at Bigelow Tea Store - Bigelow Tea It's definitely an interesting place to visit. With the ages of my kids, I'm probably not visiting Sri Lanka any time soon... Cutting Tea (There's a machine out in the field -- it's easier to see in a photo I took with the FA 77 and K-1) First Flush More Tea

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ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Rondec It's definitely an interesting place to visit. With the ages of my kids, I'm probably not visiting Sri Lanka any time soon... Cutting Tea (There's a machine out in the field -- it's easier to see in a photo I took with the FA 77 and K-1) First Flush More Tea Thanks for additional photos -- and for expanding my education!

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Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	+1 - fascinating. I also was unaware that tea was grown in the USA, and at essentially no altitude.

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Love the mother and child photo Taks, it really takes you to the scene where you are standing. Cropping out the left far rock makes it even better. Superb!

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