Services
Rockwell Andrew Gardner in the field
Our clients are welcome to a free first consultation, so that an assessment can be made on how and what kind of services may be required for them. The services provided by Gardner’s Tea Consultancy is tailored to suit the needs of each client as no two issues are the same. The services offered are primarily based on giving advice on a range of different aspects regarding tea, but they are not bound by the list offered below, as we are ready to help with anything from your nursery to your cup!
What We Offer
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Building a Plan
It all begins with an idea. Come to us with an idea and we can help you make it a reality. At GTC we provide advice on creating a plan for a viable tea project from the nursery, plantation and production unit.
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Procuring
We can source some of the worlds best tea seeds for growing in all altitudes and send them to you anywhere in the world. Additional advice on growing will also be offered.
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Rejuvenation
Our consultant has extensive experience in reviving plantations that have been left to grow wild as well as plantations that are severely sick (will require a visit for an assessment).
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Tea Processing Unit
We can advise you on a full set of machines that would be required for you to have your own tea processing unit, whether for small quantities or large. Includes supply and logistics management
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Exclusive Specialty Tea
An artist at heart, with 35 years of experience in the industry, advice on creating exclusive and exotic specialty teas. Tasting teas and giving them life through palatable descriptions and marketing them is part of what makes them exclusive. Selecting mother-bushes and establishing clonal nurseries are paramount for specialty teas.
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Organic Growing Practices
Advice on tried and tested organic practices for management of disease, pest an soil health using flora and herbs found locally.