산화
85%
카페인
32.0 mg
L-테아닌
3.5 mg
수확
Year-round (peak January-March)
고도
1500-2200m
잎 종류
One bud two leaves, purple-pigmented
설명
Kenyan Purple Tea is a specialty varietal developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK 306/1) from a natural mutation of Camellia sinensis grown at high elevations in the Rift Valley. The leaves contain high levels of anthocyanins — the same antioxidant pigment found in blueberries — giving them a distinctive purple color. The processed tea produces a unique, light-bodied infusion with a smooth, slightly sweet flavor, subtle berry notes, and lower caffeine than standard Kenyan black teas. It has gained international attention as a functional tea.