Malawi Thyolo Peony

Region: this handmade white tea is from the Thyolo region of Malawi where it was developed by a small tea company called Satemwa with the assistance of our roving teaman. The entire white tea making process is gentle and natural taking 3 or 4 days to complete.

Leaf: tan to brown whole leafy shoots with tender stems and silver buds.

Infusion – visual: wrinkled copper coloured whole leaves with some green oolong like patches

Infusion – aroma: a sublime aroma of freshly made tea with high floral notes

Liquor – visual: crystal clear pale apricot liquor

Liquor – taste: sweet clean gently floral taste without even a hint of astringency but with a full thick mouthfeel – heavenly!

Summary: Satemwa usually produce black tea for teabag blends and amazingly this delicate floral masterpiece is crafted from the same bushes. Thyolo Peony would be worth having just for the aroma of the infused leaf – the pure taste of the liquor is a double bonus.