Why East Africa Produces The Best Black Teas
We consider our signature black teas to be truly special and unique in the tea world and we’d like to tell you why. Our black teas are all sourced exclusively from the finest tea estates across East Africa, from Rwanda through to the Great Rift Valley in Kenya; this is generally considered to be where the very best teas are to be found. This equatorial region’s altitude, high rainfall and rich volcanic soil provide the ideal conditions that are integral to growing tea of unparalleled flavour and taste that is used in our Earl Grey Tagged Tea Bags.
The geography and climate of the area where this tea is grown makes it uniquely placed to produce black tea of unparalleled flavour and taste. This equatorial region’s altitude of 1460-4500 metres above sea level, high rainfall and volcanoes along the Congo-Nile Crest provide the ideal conditions and rich soil that are integral to growing outstanding tea for our Earl Grey Tagged Tea Bags.
The tea bushes grow high above sea level, at a slower rate, where the temperature is relatively low, developing greater flavour before they are individually hand picked. The estate provides valuable jobs for people in the area and also runs a co-operative for over 2600 farmers.
Read more about tea production in East Africa here.
Ingredients
This scented black tea includes:
- Black Tea
- Natural Bergamot Flavour
Tea: Traded in compliance with Fairtrade Standards, total 99%.
Weight – 625g
Recommended Preparation:
Recommended Brew Time:Â 2-5 minutes
Storage Advice:Â Store in a cool, dry, place away from strong aromas
Sustainability:
Let’s do our bit for the Planet
We need you to help us make sure our packaging ends up where it needs to be. Once you have finished with this product, please separate as follows:-
• BOX | Please recycle this carton
• PLANT-BASED WRAP | Made from renewable cellulose, certified industrial and home compostable | Please dispose of in your food waste bin
• PLANT-BASED TAGGED TEA BAGS | Made from biodegradable plant starch, industrially compostable | Please dispose of in your food waste bin
