Rwandan White Tips – Exclusive Asami Tea
Discover the exceptional rarity of Rwandan White Tips, a premium white tea that offers a light, sweet, and sublime flavor. This exclusive offering from Asami is carefully sourced from the award-winning SORWATHE tea gardens, located in the picturesque Rukeri Valley in Rwanda, where tea is grown at an altitude of around 1800 meters. Known for its pristine environment and volcanic soil, the Rukeri Valley imparts a unique terroir that contributes to the tea's distinct character.
The Craft of Rwandan White Tips
The process begins with the meticulous hand-picking of the terminal buds from the tea bushes. Only the tender, unopened buds are selected, and since no leaves are included, the flavor profile differs from traditional white teas, creating a smoother, fuller body. These buds are handled with great care to ensure they remain whole, preserving their delicate structure and ensuring the purity of the tea.
Once harvested, the buds undergo a gentle withering process to reduce their moisture content. This step helps to maintain the delicate flavors of the buds, allowing the tropical fruit, honey sweetness, and floral aromas to develop. After withering, the tea is dried under controlled conditions, locking in the natural sugars and further enhancing the smooth, sweet flavor that defines Rwandan White Tips.
The dried buds are then sorted by hand, ensuring that only the highest-quality buds make it into the final batch. This attention to detail ensures that every cup of Rwandan White Tips delivers a premium experience, from the first sip to the last.
Flavor Profile and Characteristics
Rwandan White Tips stands out for its delicate, full-bodied flavor. The infusion is a clear, golden color, reflecting its freshness and high quality. The taste is light yet complex, with notes of tropical fruits, a honey sweetness, and floral aromas that unfold on the palate. The smoothness and richness of the flavor make it an ideal choice for all-day sipping, offering a refreshingly crisp experience that can be enjoyed anytime.
Unlike other white teas, which can often be more delicate, Rwandan White Tips delivers a bit more depth and complexity, making it a wonderful choice for tea enthusiasts seeking something distinctive. The tea is naturally sweet with a fuller body, offering a refreshing, well-rounded experience that sets it apart from more subtle teas like Silver Needle.
Sustainability and Quality
Sustainably grown without the use of pesticides, Rwandan White Tips is produced with a commitment to environmentally responsible farming practices. The tea bushes flourish in volcanic bedrock, ensuring that the tea retains a pure, natural flavor. SORWATHE, the producer of this tea, has garnered international recognition and numerous awards for its exceptional quality, making this tea a true testament to the excellence of Rwandan tea craftsmanship.
Perfect for All-Day Sipping
Rwandan White Tips is a freshly harvested, rare African white tea that showcases the best of the region’s unique climate and soil. Its distinct, smooth, and sweet profile makes it perfect for daily enjoyment or special occasions, offering a gentle yet complex experience in every cup. Whether you’re new to white tea or an experienced connoisseur, this tea will delight your senses and elevate your tea collection.
Embrace the luxury of Rwandan White Tips—an exquisite, sustainable, and rare white tea that combines the best of nature and craftsmanship into a truly remarkable tea experience.
Enjoy tea from Rwanda, Land of a Thousand Hills.
Ingredients: Organic White Tea
Brewing instructions: 1-1.5 heaping tablespoon for 8oz water. Steep at 165°F for 2-3 minutes. If possible, play some African music in the background or ask for our Spotify Playlist. Sweeten to taste with your sweetener of choice or enjoy just tea. It's a matter of choice
Infusions: You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavor are revealed.
Caffeine: Contains a low level of caffeine.
Food pairing: Extremely versatile and perfect with breakfast, whether its English or Continental, muffins or any baked pastries.
Infusions: You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavor are revealed.
Facts: Plain tea is minimally processed and provides roughly 2 calories per cup (240ml/8oz), which makes it nearly calorie-free.
Iced Tea: Follow the instructions for brewing regular hot tea and double the amount of tea. When the tea has brewed the suggested amount of time, remove the leaves or teabags and pour tea directly into a container filled with ice. Add more ice to adjust based on your taste preference.
Sweeten to taste with your sweetner of choice and enjoy.
Plant-Based Sachet Material: We will never put plastic in your tea. Our filter material for pyramid sachet tea bags are made using a certified non–GMO sugarcane-based material called NeoSoilon® and do not contain any petroleum-based plastics and are ultrasonically sealed. Our material is a plant-based alternative, obtained from sugarcane fibers, which is 100% biodegradable and compostable.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.