Misty Oolong
Misty Oolong is a full bodied, warm Oolong. We have introduced this tea this winter as we have become such huge fans of another African Oolong from Satemwa. Just like the Father Zambezi Mission, this Oolong is crafted outside the traditional Oolong making area of China and Taiwan and distinctly African. Satemwa makes this premium tea by picking two leaves and a bud from fresh first flush spring leaves. As its made from Satemwa's Thyolo variety, this tea is also mellow and easy to brew and enjoy.
Character: Warm, Balanced, Genuine
Ingredients: Oolong loose-leaf tea
Certification and Cultivation: Conventional (pesticide-free, with herbicide use) Fair Trade, UTZ+ and Rain Forest Alliance Certified
Brewing instructions: Brew a heaping spoonful or 3g at 85-90 C°/ 185-195°F, Gongfu or Western style.
Meet Alex Kay, Satemwa Tea Estates
Alex Kay is a third generation tea planter leading the team at Satemwa. Alex was brought up on a family tea estate & involved professionally in tea production for over 20 years. Alex has focused on bringing value back to the producer community through quality, innovation and sustainability. Among other roles, Alex is on the research committee of the Tea Research Foundation of Malawi whose core function is plant breeding to mitigate against the affects climate change in the region.
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