{"product_id":"satemwa-white-twig-tea","title":"SATEMWA WHITE TWIG","description":"Exceptionally rare Malawi offering delivers exotic notes of peach and perfume. One of the most full-flavored white teas on the market. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatemwa Estate situated in the Shire Highlands of Malawi is one of the world's most exclusive estates having been owned and operated by the same family for three generations. The estate has always been exceptionally well run the result being that current owner Chip Cathcart Kay is celebrated throughout the tea world as Malawi's premiere grower. The estate was founded in 1923 by Chip's father Maclean Kay a Scotsman who came to the country via Malaya where he had planted rubber. Maclean wasted no time in getting things growing no pun intended and within the year had established Malawi's first tea nursery. Maclean was also a great innovator and developed many interesting and intriguing teas during his long career. Innovation appears to run in the Cathcart family. Chip has also been instrumental in developing never-been-seen before green and white teas and his son Alexander also appears to be picking up the torch. In fact it was Alexander Cathcart Kay who developed this ultra-limited white twig tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an industry where most of what is produced is designed for low-margin mass-market consumption (think supermarket tea bags) it is interesting to note that these high-end creations aren't simply vanity projects. Rather these teas with their incredibly limited runs and exceptional flavors open new higher margin revenue streams for producers meaning more money is able to stay in the hands of the workers who made them - a positive and welcome achievement in the developing world. Alexander's twig tea is a work of true tea artistry. It is made using Silver Tip stems exclusively the rarest portion of the tea bush. These are meticulously hand-selected before undergoing an intricate hand-processing method - which he refused to share with us! As you can imagine production quantities are exceptionally small - only 400 kg are produced on an annual basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is very light liquoring sweet and round in the mouth - an exceptional tea from an exceptional tea family. Social welfare on the Estate.Besides producing fabulous teas Satemwa has an excellent track record of caring for its employees. The Cathcart family provides health care and takes an active role in combating HIV throughout Malawi. Education is provided free of charge and currently the estate's school seats upwards of 900 students. Satemwa is truly a success story. ETP certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malawi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shire Highlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e White twig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4000ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury white tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally rare Malawi offering delivers exotic notes of peach and perfume. One of the most full-flavored white teas on the market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coppery green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile preparing by the cup, White teas can be used repeatedly up to 3 times. Place 1tsp of White tea into an infuser. Pour boiling water over tea and let steep 3-7mins according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Sugar can be added to taste. Adding milk is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not customary to make iced tea from white tea, nevertheless if you wish to do so we would recommend the following method: Place 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/ teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5 mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1158977457,"sku":"379-100","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1158977461,"sku":"379-250","price":68.03,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1158977465,"sku":"379-500","price":103.01,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1158977469,"sku":"379-1000","price":194.36,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/379.jpeg?v=1442449764","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/satemwa-white-twig-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}