Thyolo Oolong

Tea: Thyolo Oolong (oolong tea) Grower: Satemwa Tea Estate Tea Maker: Alexander Kay Origin: Thyolo Mountain, Shire Highlands - Thyolo District, Malawi Elevation: 1,000m (3,280ft) Cultivation: Conventional - Herbicides only, no pesticides Harvest Date: June 2016 (Summer) • • • Diverse, complex profile. Notes of sweet spice, savory malt, and tart fruit. Smooth, full texture with a dry, lingering finish. • • • The Tea Thyolo Oolong is a great everyday oolong tea from Malawi. The leaves are hand-picked, then rolled to various degrees of oxidation. The oxidation ranges from around 10%-40%. The result is a tea with diverse sweet, savory, and tart notes, with a surprising balance. Oolong teas are the most difficult category to craft, and many "oolong" teas from new origins like Malawi tend to fall short. Satemwa's "Father Zambezi's Mission" is a rare success: the tea embodies the full-bodied, sweet-savory traits of good oolong tea. • • • Brewing Guidelines 185F - 195F Western Style brewing