In Gambia, the market for fruit flower tea is growing rapidly due to an increasing health consciousness among urban populations in Banjul and Serekunda. However, the local industry struggles with high humidity levels, which often lead to oxidation and mold growth during the drying phase of herbal processing.
The current supply chain relies heavily on imports, where chrysanthemum tea is often handled through non-standardized logistics, leading to a significant loss of essential oils and a reduction in the tea's medicinal efficacy before it reaches the consumer.
There is a critical gap in localized "Pharmaceutical-Grade" processing. While traditional herbalism is strong, the transition to industrial mum tea production requires specialized vacuum-drying and sterile packaging technology to survive the tropical climate of Gambia.
