Anthocyanins
The same family of compounds that give blueberries and blackcurrants their colour — present here at concentrations no green tea, black tea or matcha can match. Studied for vascular function, lipid profile and post-meal glucose response.
Purple tea from Kenya's highlands — among the rarest cultivars in the world. A pale liquor that turns rose with citrus, because the colour is the compound, the compound is the reason, and the reason is better health.
The compounds and their benefits
The same family of compounds that give blueberries and blackcurrants their colour — present here at concentrations no green tea, black tea or matcha can match. Studied for vascular function, lipid profile and post-meal glucose response.
1,2-di-O-galloyl-4,6-O-(S)-hexahydroxydiphenoyl-β-D-glucose. Unique to purple tea. The subject of a published human study showing measurable body-fat and waist-circumference reduction over twelve weeks.
The polyphenol family green tea is famous for — present in Purple-T in full spectrum, alongside the anthocyanins and GHG. Not instead of. In addition to.
The most delicate expression. Silky mouthfeel, floral top notes, mineral finish. Slow extraction rewards patience.
The culinary sweet spot. Balanced body, coherent flavour, the full compound profile in a forgiving cup.
Bold. Briskly extracted. The highest compound yield per cup and the most pronounced purple character.
TRFK 306/1 is a cultivar of Camellia sinensis developed by the Tea Research Institute of Kenya and grown only in the country's central highlands, above two thousand metres. The altitude is what produces the anthocyanins. The soil is what produces the GHG. The people are what make it drinkable.
Every leaf in every tin comes from Kangaita Factory, via smallholder farmers paid a guaranteed premium for specification compliance. Single origin. Single cultivar. Single cohort.
Sixty metric tonnes. One harvest. First access reserved for those who register early.