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Turning hibiscus into wine: Tanzanian winemaker bets on overlooked crop

Teddy Lyimo, Director of East Wine Industries, showcases her hibiscus wine at the East African Youth in Agri-Food Systems Expo 2025 (EAYASE-25) at Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi, on December 5, 2025.

Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

By  Sammy Waweru

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Teddy Fidelis Lyimo gently picks up a glass, pours in a wine the colour of red rose, and takes a slow sip as a smile spreads across her face.

“This one is a year old. With a gentle sourness, it tastes fresh and lively,” she explains.

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