Kenya Tinderet

Tea from the Tinderet Estate, Kenya... a proper cup of tea!

Kenya, a relatively late starter in the tea world, has swiftly developed her tea industry to become one of the top five tea exporting nations today.  It is easy to see why.  Her climate is ideal for the production of quality teas, most of which are sold at auction in Mombasa and exported to be used in blends by some of the most famous names in the tea world. &

Tinderet (the name means Place of Lightening) is a high-grown estate in Kericho District.  Owned by the famous Williamson Tea company, it is at an elevation of 2,130m above sea level, high enough to allow the tea to grow slowly and develop good polyphenol content – these are the compounds that give tea its complex flavour.  You can taste this immediately in Tinderet.  This is a classic flavoury Kenya, aromatic, with a bright coppery liquor and a hint of malt.

To brew, put one tsp of Tinderet tea per person into a warmed pot or Mug Infuser and pour on freshly-drawn, boiling water.  Brew for 4 mins and strain into mugs or cups.   Best served with milk, and sugar if desired.

If you love Tinderet you may also like our excellent CTC tea from Rwanda.