Well high prase indeed!

We are Satemwa have worked with Nigel in producing the whites that have been mentioned, plus a range of others too.

The original tea seed planted in Malawi came by way of the Kew and Edinburgh botanical gardens in the 1880's! Malawi was one of the first African countries to grow tea, and indeed is the oldest surviving area (Areas in KwazuluNatal in South Africa were the first, but the original plantations no longer exist) This led to Malawi having a wide range of germplasm, and a lot of china 'type' teas. (Later commers to the industry, such as kenya got all their germplasm from indian 'types'). Since the 1930's many varities have been bred (traditionally NOT GM!!)that are unique to Malawi, and have been grown leading to distinct characteristics that set some of these teas apart. Indeed, of our Limbe variety, we have less than 500 bushes - to us at Satemwa, this makes the best peony ever!!

If you are interested check it out www.satemwa.com

Alexander
http;//www.satemwa.com

>Thanks Richard. An interesting note.
>
>It amazes me how these African tea bushes come about.
>
>Will be very interesting if Nigel can point to the source on where the
>tea plants come from, how he cultivates them and processes them,
>together with the chemical profile.
>
>Julian
>http;//www.amazing-green-tea.com
>

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