As sleek and sophisticated as the leopards found in the forests of Kenya, purple tea is quite the sight to behold. The history of purple tea began over 25 years ago, when the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK) developed a purple cultivar from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Since then, small-scale farmers began planting these seedlings that yield natural purple leaves.
Apart from being pleasing to the eye, purple tea is chock full of polyphenols and anthocyanins — the same type of antioxidants you would find in superfoods like blueberries, aubergines, and grapes… just to name a few!
Taste Notes:
Its pleasant, woody aroma and light floral notes make the purple tea a natural crowd pleaser. It is low in astringency and tannin bitterness, and has a mouthfeel that is similar to dry red wine.
Ingredients: Kenyan Purple Tea Leaves
Caffeine Level: Very Low
Steeping Instructions:
Use 1 teaspoon of tea leaves per 150ml of water.
Heat water to 90֯ C
Steep for 4 mins.
Serve and enjoy!
* Re-steep for 6 mins for a second cup.
Optional: Squeeze in a few drops of lemon and watch its colour turn light pink.
100% Naturally grown in Kenya.
Vegan and gluten-free.
No artificial colours or flavours.
No pesticides have been used on our loose leaf teas.
Health benefits: Boosts brain power, promotes heart health, reduces inflammation, increases metabolism.
About Kamilia tea
ea From The Land Of Marathon Runners
At Kamili, we source the finest teas from Nandi Hills in Kenya. Our Big Five range of teas are full of flavour, rich in antioxidants and most importantly pesticide-free. With our perfect blend of natural ingredients, we carefully develop teas that complement and enhance the rich underlying taste profiles. Every batch is carefully tasted and considered by some of the best tea tasters around the world to bring you a tea like no other. Responsibly sourced, we ensure our farmers are at the heart of our business. You will find our tea to be rich in flavour and full of health benefits – exceeding your taste buds’ expectations. Our promise is to leave a positive and lasting impact in our community of farmers and consumers alike.
