Special Tea Kenya Purple Tea, 16 oz

Purple tea is a rare form of tea made from the same Camellia sinensis plant as black, green, and oolong teas, but with a distinct genetic makeup that gives the leaves a purple hue. The Nandi Hills and Mount Kenya regions of Kenya's highlands are where this tea is mostly cultivated. Moreover, it is cultivated in smaller amounts in China and India, among other places. The young leaves and buds of the plant are plucked, wilted, rolled, and oxidized before being dried to make tea. Instructions 1. Heat the water in a kettle or pot on the stove. The ideal water temperature for brewing purple tea is 185°F (85°C). 2. Once the water has reached the correct temperature, measure the amount of purple tea leaves you want to use and add them to your teapot or infuser. Or add a Tea bag or Sachet to the cup 3. Allow the tea to brew for 3 - 5 minutes. 4. After the tea has steeped, strain it into a cup or remove the tea bag and enjoy. 5. Add a dash of lemon, too, and watch your tea turn a gorgeous pink from the high concentrations of GHG. Notes Purple tea can have a slightly earthy or vegetal taste. If you aren’t used to the taste you may want to start with a weaker tea and work up to a stronger brew. Purple tea isn't actually a bright purple. It looks more like a green or yellow tea with a slight purple hue when brewed.