Dr Hastings Whim

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More About Dr Hastings Whim

Dr. Hastings Whim is an oolong tea from Malawi, crafted at Satemwa Tea Estate in the Shire Highlands in Malawi. Here, between rolling tea fields and stately mahogany trees, the leaves are hand-picked by skilled workers. This unique tea was created by Dr. Hastings Nyienda, a renowned botanist at the Tea Research Institute of Malawi.

The infusion is bright in colour, with a soft, sweet aroma carrying floral and malty notes. On the palate, you’ll find honeycomb, fruit, and delicate floral accents.

With Dr. Hastings Whim, Satemwa showcases how craftsmanship and expertise come together in a truly exceptional oolong tea.

Characteristics

Bijkomende informatie

Tea Class:	Oolong tea
Producer:	Satemwa
Country Of Origin:	Malawi
Year Of Harvest:	2021
Ingredients:	Camellia Assamica
Tasting Profile:	Floral, Fruity, Sweet
Caffeine:	Yes

Brewing Tips

Quantity of tea leaves: 3 gram
Temperature of water: 90°
Infusion time: 3 minutes
Maximum number of infusions: 3 times

Begin by heating water to 90°C, the optimal temperature to unlock the delicate and rich flavours of Dr Hastings Whim. For a Western-style brew, place about 3 grams of Dr Hastings Whim leaves into your teapot or infuser (about 250 ml), ensuring there is ample space for the leaves to expand and release their essence.

Pour the heated water over the leaves, fully covering them, and let them steep for 3 minutes for the initial infusion. Longer brews produce a thicker, slightly astringent infusion with woody, tannic, and faint spruce notes. For each subsequent infusion, maintain the water temperature at 90°C or higher and extend the brewing time slightly to allow the tea to reveal new layers of its complex profile.

Enjoy up to three infusions to fully experience this exceptional Dr Hastings Whim oolong. If using the Eastern gong fu cha method, use around 5-7 grams of leaf for your gaiwan or small teapot (around 120 ml).

No matter the brewing technique, Dr Hastings Whim will consistently deliver a beautiful infusion with a deep and rich taste, inspiring a state of peace and balance.

Read more about how to brew a delicious cup of tea.

Tasting Profile

Dr Hastings Whim oolong tea showcases a delightful array of organoleptic properties, setting it apart from traditional oolongs. The dry leaves exude a sweet, honeyed, and fruity aroma, transforming into scents of dried tropical fruits such as mango, apricot, and fig.

Rinsing the leaves intensifies and deepens the aroma, unveiling floral perfume and fresh pastry notes, and eventually, a light touch of jasmine.

The taste profile is soft, sweet, and rich, featuring hints reminiscent of Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or whisky, which offers a sweet and spicy experience with nuances of nutmeg, lemon meringue, cedarwood and honeycomb. The infusion, which is the colour of young whiskey: clean, thick, and perfectly balanced, providing a rich texture that induces a state of tranquillity.

Enjoy the tantalising cooked fruit flavours and the delicious malty and fruity aftertaste with a hint of pine nuts.

Storage

Properly storing the Dr Hastings Whim tea leaves is crucial to retain its freshness and flavor. The key is to protect them from the elements that can compromise their quality: air, heat, light, and moisture.

Read more about how to store loose-leaf tea.