MIST OF MALAWI | Zomba Plateau White Tea

A fantastic, almost absurdly weird, hand-rolled white tea from the highlands of Malawi.  Notes of fig compote, dates, African hardwood and hints of flowers.

Origin:  Thyolo, Malawi

GPS:  16°S 35.1°E.

Handcrafting:  handrolling (1 bud and up to 3 leaves), sun-drying... if and when the weather allows.

Brewing Suggestions:  5g tea / 110g water @90°C, 20" (gong fu style)

We owe our first tea exploration of Malawi's highlands to our friend Wouter, who kindly gifted us a wide assortment of tea.  This tea stood out because it's tasting notes are unlike any 'white' tea that our team has ever tried:  florals are there, but the texture is reminiscent of lower HImalayan black tea leaves.  The tea is delicious when brewed gong fu style.  We can't wait to try it as a cold brew next summer.