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Kenya Orthodox Black

Most Kenyan tea is CTC, machine-processed for tea bags. Orthodox production is rare and quite different: fuller-bodied, with more complexity. The volcanic highlands and equatorial climate allow year-round harvesting.

Tasting Notes

briskmaltysweet

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Origin

Nandi Hills, Kenya, Kenya

Plant

Ruiru 11, Batian

Land

1,800–2,200m

Craft

Year-round harvest. Orthodox, fully oxidised.

Brewing

Cup & Infuser
95–100°Ctemp
3–5gper 250ml
3–4 minsteep
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