Handmade Treasure

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More About Handmade Treasure

Handmade Treasure is an exceptional black tea from Malawi, crafted at Satemwa Tea Estate in the Shire Highlands. At 1,000 meters above sea level, the tea bushes flourish among enchanting fields and magnificent mahogany forests.

This black tea delights with the taste of honey blossom and an aroma reminiscent of Belgian “Orangette” chocolate-dipped orange peel. The infusion combines gentle notes of honey, cocoa, and fruit in a clear amber liquor, finishing with a long, sweet aftertaste.

For Handmade Treasure, only Bvumbwe-cultivar leaves of the Assamica variety are selected, each one processed entirely by hand.

Characteristics

Bijkomende informatie

Tea Class:	Black tea
Producer:	Satemwa
Country Of Origin:	Malawi
Year Of Harvest:	2021
Ingredients:	Camellia Assamica
Tasting Profile:	Chocolat, Fruity, Sweet, Wood
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 a temperature of 90°C, the optimal heat to bring out the rich and multifaceted flavours of Handmade Treasure. If brewing the tea Western style, place about 3 grams of Handmade Treasure leaves into your teapot or infuser (about 250 ml), ensuring there is enough 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.

As you savour the first cup, take a moment to appreciate the exquisite flavours of honey blossom and orange-chocolate candy, accompanied by a sweet, fruity aroma with plum notes. For each subsequent infusion, maintain the water temperature at 90°C or higher and extend the brewing time, allowing the tea to reveal new layers of its complex profile.

Enjoy up to three infusions to fully experience this exceptional handcrafted African tea. If you are brewing Handmade Treasure using the Eastern gong fu cha method, use around 5-7 g of leaf for your gaiwan or small teapot (around 120 ml).

Regardless of brewing technique, Handmade Treasure will consistently deliver a delicious dark amber infusion.

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

Tasting Profile

Handmade Treasure offers a delightful sensory experience, featuring flavours of honey blossom and the irresistible “Orangette” – a Belgian orange candy dipped in dark chocolate.

The aroma of the dry tea leaves presents sweet, fruity, and berry motifs, with prominent dried plum, raspberry and blackcurrant jam notes. Once warmed, the tea leaves exude woody and fruity notes that become even brighter and stronger after the first rinse/infusion.

The taste profile of Handmade Treasure is soft, sweet, and deep, with honey, cacao bean and fruity nuances, and the infusion reveals a clean, beautiful dark amber colour. This tea has a soft, silky texture with a long, sweet and juicy aftertaste reminiscent of light and floral oriental incense and forest berry jam.

Storage

Properly storing the Handmade Treasure 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.