Kenya

Global Exclusive Tea

Flavor: Kenyan black teas are known for their bold, brisk, and bright flavor profiles. They often have a strong, robust taste with malty undertones and a slightly astringent finish.
Appearance: Kenyan black tea produces a deep reddish-brown or copper-colored liquor with a strong, full-bodied consistency.
Best For: It is commonly used in tea blends, especially in popular varieties like English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast teas. It is also well-suited for making chai or enjoyed with milk and sugar due to its strong flavor.
CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) Processing: Most Kenyan teas are processed using the CTC method, which produces small, granular leaves ideal for fast infusion and consistent flavor. This method is commonly used for producing tea bags.

Flavor: While less common than CTC, orthodox Kenyan teas are hand-processed and have a more complex, nuanced flavor profile. These teas may have fruity, floral, or earthy notes, depending on the specific growing region and processing techniques.
Appearance: Orthodox teas have whole leaves that produce a lighter, amber-colored liquor compared to CTC teas.
Best For: Ideal for those who prefer more complex, subtle flavors in their tea, these teas are best enjoyed without milk to appreciate the natural characteristics.

Unique to Kenya: Kenya is the world's leading producer of purple tea, a rare and relatively new tea variety. It is derived from a special tea cultivar with purple leaves, rich in anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in blueberries).
Flavor: Purple tea has a mild, slightly earthy taste with floral notes and a hint of sweetness. It is less astringent and lighter than traditional black tea.
Health Benefits: Purple tea is known for its high antioxidant content, offering potential health benefits like anti-inflammatory properties and support for cardiovascular health.
Appearance: When brewed, purple tea has a distinctive purplish hue, and it can change color when lemon juice is added, turning a bright pinkish color.
Best For: Enjoyed without milk, often for its unique flavor and health benefits.

Flavor: Kenyan green tea has a fresh, grassy flavor with a light, vegetal character. It is generally smooth with a mild astringency, making it a refreshing and light tea option.
Appearance: Light green or yellow liquor with a clean, crisp mouthfeel.
Best For: Consumed for its health benefits, including its rich antioxidants and potential to aid in weight management, heart health, and detoxification.

Flavor: Kenyan white tea is delicate, smooth, and mildly sweet with subtle floral and fruity undertones. It is minimally processed, preserving the natural taste of the tea leaves.
Appearance: Very pale, light-colored liquor, often golden or clear.
Best For: Light and refreshing, Kenyan white tea is best enjoyed without milk to appreciate its natural flavors. It is often consumed for its high antioxidant content and health benefits.

Flavors: While Kenya primarily produces Camellia sinensis tea (black, green, purple), it also offers herbal teas made from indigenous plants. These include lemongrass, hibiscus, and various medicinal herbs, which are often used in herbal infusions.
Best For: Herbal teas are typically caffeine-free and consumed for their health benefits, such as promoting relaxation, aiding digestion, or boosting immunity.