Straight ・ Malawi
Malawi
One of Africa's most historically significant tea regions with a clear and bright flavor.
- Origin
- Malawi (Africa)
- Liquor color
- Bright Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as iced milk tea
About Malawi
One of the first countries in Africa to begin commercial black tea production. Known for its bright, clear liquor and smooth flavor, it is widely used as a base for blends and iced teas around the world. In recent years, high-quality leaf teas with a high proportion of tips have also been produced.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
- As iced tea
- Brew strong with double the leaves, then pour all at once over a glass full of ice to chill it rapidly (the on-the-rocks method). Quick chilling prevents 'cream down' (the cloudiness that forms when tea cools) for a clear result.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.