“A good, subtle tea. I like tasting this one through gongfu to get a hint of its more subtle side as well as its stronger, more astringent side, both of which are very unique and a little earthy...” Read full tasting note
“I really wanted to love this uniquely coloured tea. I can’t taste a difference between this and regular greens, but this is one of the more flavourful greens. There is bitterness which I find very...” Read full tasting note
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Purple Majesty is a unique purple tea from the Nandi Hills in Kenya, which is home to some of the highest elevation tea gardens in Africa (6700 feet above sea level).
Purple tea comes from a cultivar of Camellia sinensis which produces purple leaves during the rainy season. Two leaves and a bud are hand-plucked and then processed similar to a pan-fired Taiwanese green tea – this tea is heated immediately to prevent oxidation, so it retains a very fresh aroma and flavour. The taste is similar to a green tea or a light oolong.
Brew like a green tea.
Ingredients Purple tea
Type Purple
Caffeine Caffeinated
Cup Strength Light/Delicate
Origin Africa
Since 1894, Murchie’s has been importing and blending the finest quality teas from select gardens around the world. As the decades have passed, the art of tea blending and tradition of excellence are handed down along with the old recipes. Today, Murchie’s offers traditional products and classic blends while also developing new combinations for a new generation of tea drinkers. We are proud to provide blends for events and occasions, from local landmarks to national observations and royal milestones.