Herbal Tea Pond Plants

Love a cup of herbal tea? Our herbal tea pond plants let you grow your own, fresh from the pond. These easy, fast-growing plants give you leaves to pick all through the warmer months.

What to grow

Water mints are the stars here. Fine Leaf Water Mint makes a classic, refreshing mint tea, Chocolate Water Mint has a rich chocolate-mint aroma, and Vietnamese Water Mint adds a spicier note. Gotu Kola and Brahmi are traditional herbal tea plants in Asia, and Swamp Pepper, Water Parsley and Creeping Jenny round out the range.

Making fresh tea

Pick a handful of fresh leaves, rinse them, and steep in just-boiled water for five minutes or so. Leaves can also be dried for winter. As with any herbal tea, check with a health professional first if you're pregnant or taking medication.

Growing tips

Grow tea plants in baskets on a sunny marginal shelf, and pick often to keep them bushy. Avoid chemical treatments in ponds where you grow plants for tea.

Our Grow Your Own Tea Starter Pack is an easy way to begin, and makes a great gift. Read our guides to growing your own herbal tea and the best mint varieties for tea.

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Shipping

Yes, our pond plants are shippable! We ship every week day. Due to quarantine, we can't ship to WA or TAS.

Packed to Travel the Distance

Our plants are packed to stay in transit for weeks! Alternatively, you can click & collect from our retail outlet.

On Arrival

On arrival, your plants will be thirsty. Pop them into your pond as soon as possible..

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