{"product_id":"malawi-satemwa-breakfast-tea","title":"Malawi Satemwa Breakfast Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown at Satemwa Tea Estate in Malawi’s Shire Highlands, this characterful black tea comes from one of Africa’s most historic tea-growing regions. Tea was first commercially planted in Malawi in the late 1800s, only a few years after tea cultivation began in Sri Lanka, giving the country a rich and often underappreciated tea heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatemwa itself was founded in 1923 by Scotsman Maclean Kay and remains one of Malawi’s last family-owned and independently run tea estates. Now managed by the third generation of the Kay family, Satemwa has built a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship and speciality tea production, while staying true to its roots as a working tea estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is made from a distinctive Malawian cultivar known for its naturally high antioxidant and theanine content. The leaves are hand-plucked to fine standards before being brought to Satemwa’s speciality tea factory, where the withering process is carefully judged by the Teamaker. The leaf is then rolled, gently cut, oxidised and dried before sorting and grading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a medium-sized TSFBOP1 black tea with the reassuring strength of a breakfast tea, but with greater refinement and character than a conventional black tea blend. Expect a fresh, malty aroma, soft fruit notes and a full, satisfying flavour that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory, Origin \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatemwa is located in the Shire Highlands of southern Malawi, an area known for its fertile soils, warm tropical climate and cooling highland conditions. These natural contrasts help create teas with both brightness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many large-scale African teas produced for commodity markets, Satemwa’s speciality teas are made in smaller volumes with a focus on leaf quality, cultivar, terroir and careful processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is hand-plucked, withered, rolled, cut, oxidised, dried and graded at Satemwa’s speciality factory. The process is designed to preserve the character of the Malawian leaf while creating a full-bodied, flavourful black tea suitable for everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from a distinctive Malawian cultivar noted by the estate for its antioxidant and theanine content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Fresh, malty and inviting\u003cbr\u003eTaste: Full-bodied black tea with soft fruit notes\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Rounded, lingering and satisfying\u003cbr\u003eMouthfeel: Smooth with gentle briskness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater temperature: 100°C\u003cbr\u003eAmount: 1 teaspoon \/ 2.5g per cup\u003cbr\u003eSteeping time: 3–5 minutes\u003cbr\u003eServe: Enjoy black, or with a splash of milk for a classic breakfast cup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Black Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaffeine Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tea Makers of London","offers":[{"title":"50g Taster","offer_id":57124887888252,"sku":"17100TAS","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g Caddy","offer_id":57124887921020,"sku":"17100CAD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Pack","offer_id":57124887953788,"sku":"17100S","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Pack","offer_id":57124887986556,"sku":"17100","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/0593\/2743\/files\/Satemwa_Black_Tea_above_shot.png?v=1782988316","url":"https:\/\/www.theteamakers.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/malawi-satemwa-breakfast-tea","provider":"The Tea Makers of London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}