🍵 Grow Your Own Herbal Tea Garden (Malaysia Edition)

🌿 Intro: Sip Your Garden, Literally.

Imagine stepping outside, snipping fresh mint or lemongrass, and steeping your very own homegrown herbal tea. Sounds fancy, but it’s super doable — even if you only have a few pots and a balcony.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to grow a Herbal Tea Garden right here in Malaysia. Perfect for beginners, wellness lovers, and anyone who wants to level up their garden (and tea game).

🍵 Why Grow a Tea Garden?

• Save money on store-bought tea bags
• No preservatives, 100% natural
• Great for your health (immunity, digestion, stress relief)
• Super aesthetic — your garden will smell and look amazing

🌱 10 Malaysian-Friendly Herbs for Tea

Herb	Benefits	Grow Tips
Lemongrass (Serai)	Aids digestion, calming	Full sun, well-drained soil
Mint (Pudina)	Cooling, relieves bloating	Partial shade, moist soil
Holy Basil (Tulsi)	Anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting	Full sun, regular watering
Bunga Telang (Butterfly Pea)	Antioxidants, brain health	Trellis support, full sun
Ginger (Halia)	Anti-nausea, warming	Grows in pots, shady area
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)	Vitamin C boost, tangy taste	Full sun, large container
Pandan	Fragrant, calming	Partial sun, moist soil
Daun Pegaga (Gotu Kola)	Brain + skin health	Damp, semi-shaded areas
Coriander Seeds	Detox + digestion	Full sun, harvest seeds when dry
Lemon Balm (if available)	Anxiety + sleep aid	Morning sun, frequent trimming

🪴 How to Set Up Your Herbal Tea Garden

🏡 Option 1: Ground or Backyard Garden

• Design rows or circular herb beds
• Group herbs with similar sun/water needs
• Add a rustic bench — makes it your personal tea retreat!

🪟 Option 2: Balcony or Urban Space

• Use vertical racks or railing planters
• Choose pots with drainage
• Consider companion planting (e.g. mint + basil in one big grow bag)

🧪 How to Brew Fresh Herbal Tea

1. Harvest herbs in the morning (best aroma)
2. Rinse gently
3. Steep in boiling water for 5–10 minutes
4. Add lemon, honey, or ginger if you like

💡 Try mixing lemongrass + pandan + bunga telang = calming evening tea

💧 Drying & Storing Your Leaves

• Air dry in a shaded, airy spot for 3–5 days
• Store in airtight containers or ziplock bags
• Label with date and use within 3 months for best flavour

🎁 Bonus Idea: Herbal Tea Gift Pack

Great for birthdays, weddings, or eco gifts:

• Include small bundles of dried tea herbs
• Add handwritten labels and a reusable tin
• Tie it all in a basket with dried bunga telang petals for aesthetic points

💬 Final Thoughts

Starting a herbal tea garden in Malaysia doesn’t require a greenhouse or an English accent — just a few pots, some good sunlight, and the love of a hot cup. Share your cup of herbal tea with us by tagging @projectharvest.my on Instagram.

Grow your tea. Brew your peace. Share the joy.