Viva:Want to age better? Grow your own tea

Tea is an essential part of everyday life for many Aussies.More than half of the over fifties drink nearly 11 cups a week on average.

Selection of various tea types served with various spices: cinnamon, clove and cardamon decorated with tea serving tray and lavender Source: Getty Images

If you love your cuppa and like to garden, have you ever contemplated the idea of growing your own tea?

Pia Dowling loves brewing her home-grown herbal tea every morning. The leaves are freshly picked in an aromatic surrounding with frequent visitors of nature ranging from the bees to butterflies