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4 ounce bag
$2.00/oz  |
8 oz (1/2 lb) bag
$1.80/oz |
16 oz (1 lb) bag
$1.60/oz |
Kericho lies at the very heart of the Kenyan tea industry, east of the Rift Valley, and has developed quite a reputation for itself throughout the country. Over the last century or so, since the Kenyan industry's early beginnings, tea has taken root in the region more than simply commercially. In town, the beverage has become a way of life. A visit to anyone's home will always be accompanied by an offer of tea, the refusal of which is considered quite gauce.
At the center of the town is the main square, aptly named 'Chai Square,' and on the square can be found the Tea Hotel, built during the 1950s by a British tea company. Kericho is virtually steeped in tea. One of the finest tea estates in the vicinity of the town is Tinderet, of which Lelsa is a relative newcomer to the Kenyan tea scene and was planted in only 1958.
Interestingly, the lands used for the gardens once grew eucalyptus, the faint hints of which are said to color the profile of the tea like a botanical fingerprint. Of all Tinderet's sub-districts, Lelsa is considered something of a jewel in the crown. Its rows are well-situated in the garden and receive near-perfect amounts of sunlight, rainfall, and drainage.
Lelsa's teas are consistently prized for their purity of flavor, round robust character, and malty Kenyan edge that takes milk exceptionally well. This FBOP is no exception. FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) is a grade of tea that starts with a single bud and leaf from the end of the branch. It has a coarse texture: broken with some tips.
This is Kenyan tea the way it was meant to be. Exceptional notes of jam, light floral character, assertive astringency, and a long smooth finish, this truly stands up as one of Africa's greatest teas.
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Origin: Kericho District, Kenya |
IngredientsBlack Tea. |
Preparation Instructions
Leaves: 1 tbsp |
Black tea is fully oxidized, removing all green color from the original leaves. This is sometimes (incorrectly) referred to as “fermenting.” (If you want real fermented tea, see our Pu-erh teas).
After oxidation, the tea is generally stronger and higher in caffeine than white, green, or oolong tea. It also has a longer shelf life.
