Malawi White Peony

Malawi's economy, like many other African countries', is primarily based on agriculture.  In addition to tobacco,  it produces sugar, coffee, corn, cotton and tea. Tea is Malawi's second most important cash crop, after tobacco.

Although other types such as oolong and green are available, Malawi tea is 99% black and usually used in teabag blends.  Malawi is the second largest tea exporter in Africa, after Kenya.

This White Peony is made by Satemwa, a family-owned tea estate in Thyolo, which is one of the tea growing districts in the southern region of Malawi.  Its quality rivals fine Chinese White Peony.

Malawi White Peony

Type:  White         Producing Country: Malawi       Preparation:  90°C 3 Min

Dry Leaf:  The mix of small forest green and brown whole leaves has a delightful scent of sweet prunes and dry hay.
Wet Leaf:  The fragrances of the leaves are fresh plums, fresh peaches and wet hay.
Liquor:   The brew is bright amber-colored.  Its body is medium-light and has little or no astringency.   The tea is sweet, refreshing, citrusy and slightly herbaceous.

Tee Score: 4 of 5