An old airstrip in Whakatane has become home to rows and rows of native herbs which eventually get turned into tea.
That's the work of Laureen and Dan Andrews, who left their lives in Rotorua behind nearly ten years ago to pursue a life growing native plants.
Jesse talks to Dan about the ins and outs of growing organic tea.
Kawakawa leaves nibbled by the looper moth Photo: RNZ/Sally Round