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The Azores islands due to their positioning in the mid-Atlantic, withholds optimum characteristics for producing tea. There is certainly is no coincidence for it being the only place in Europe where tea is cultivated.

The land posses a soft texturing, is very fertile and rich in iron. While the soils carry a Ph value ranging from 7 to 5 (neutral and acidic). Also due to the islands hill-type terrains, the plantations benefit from special protection from natures elements.

The tea plant (bush) in itself requires very little human care and attention, however it is recommended that the plantations themselves be organized in parallel line to maximize the production proficiency.

The plant is grown with biological tecniques through the use of plant based fertilizers for its growth. This natural fertilizer is produced from the bushes leafs and seeds originating from oily plants.

The tea leafs may only be picked from the bush after the 4th or 5th year of its initial plantation. Prior to reaching this age the plant can only be trimmed so that it may grow properly.