growing Tea in NC sone 7a

[the1honeycomb]

I love tea love growing things in my own yard. I would like to grow tea in my yard. Has anyone had experience with growing tea.
I would love all the info I can get thanks

 

[vfem]

Here's a link that says you can and how. I've never considered it!

http://www.teaguyspeaks.com/2009/04/how-to-grow-your-own-tea.html

 

[897tgigvib]

I haven't checked that link yet, but if Camelias grow pretty good where you are, I'd kind of think Camelia Sinensis would too.