When to take a crop from tea plant

[aliveggrower]

I was bought a tea plant - Camilla ... - for Mothering Sunday (I've lost the label). Does anyone know when I will be able to take a crop from it? Does it have to be a particular age or size? Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

[Tam]

This article might help - http://the-tea-site.com/harvesting_tea.php

[aliveggrower]

Thanks Tam.