Delicately crafted in the Shire Highlands of Malawi, Shire Pearls are an artisanal expression of white tea, hand-rolled one leaf at a time. Each pearl begins with a whole, unbroken leaf—gently twisted into a tight sphere and slowly dried under the open sky. This sun-drying process can only take place on clear, bright days, making each harvest exceptionally rare.
With just 20 kg produced per year, this tea is a true small-batch treasure. The flavor profile is soft yet deeply layered: cashew creaminess, floral lift, and the sweetness of ripe stonefruit, all carried by a slightly fuller body than most white teas.
Unfurling slowly over multiple infusions, Shire Pearls reveal more with each steep—inviting you to slow down and savor every evolving note.
Zomba Pearls
Aroma: Floral
Body: Medium-bodied
Flavor Profile: Cashew, Honeysuckle, Apricot