African teas are bold, vibrant, and full of character just like the continent itself. Through Empire Kenya, we give the world a taste of Africa’s true spirit.
Specialty Teas
At Empire Kenya, tea is not just a beverage. It’s an art refined over generations. Our Tea Masters have built strong, trusted relationships with tea plantations across the region, giving us access to some of the finest specialty teas grown in Africa’s most celebrated gardens. Each leaf is hand-selected, ensuring that what reaches your cup is nothing short of extraordinary.
Beyond sourcing, we take pride in creating unique blends that pair Kenyan excellence with global inspiration. From fragrant flowers and exotic fruits to delicate spices, every ingredient is chosen to awaken the senses and appeal to the modern tea drinker.
Each blend tells a story of nature, craftsmanship, and a never-ending quest to create teas that both comfort and captivate.
Kenyan Teas
Purple Tea
Exclusively grown in the cool highlands between 4,500 and 7,500 feet, Purple Tea is one of Kenya’s most remarkable discoveries. Developed from a unique crossbred variety of Camellia sinensis, this tea contains more antioxidants than green or black tea, thanks to its high levels of anthocyanins, the same beneficial pigments found in blueberries and grapes.
Delicate, smooth, and slightly sweet, Purple Tea is both refreshing and rejuvenating, offering tea lovers a modern, health-forward twist on Africa’s timeless tradition.
Kenyan Orthodox Tea
FBOPF SP1
A beautifully twisted, tippy tea with long golden particles that yield a bright, golden infusion and a rich, flavoursome cup.
PEKOE
Compact and clean with a shotty appearance, Pekoe offers a brisk, bright cup full of lively flavour and strength.
OP1
Features long, wiry black leaves that brew into a light yet lively cup with balanced strength and brightness.
FBOPF SP
Finely twisted leaves with golden tips, resulting in a bright, full-bodied infusion with a delicate finish.
FOP
Offers semi-wiry dark leaves that produce a bright, clear liquor with pleasing strength and smoothness.
FBOPF
Smaller, twisted leaves with a coppery brightness and a rich, rounded flavour that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
OPA
Made from larger, loosely twisted leaves, this tea delivers a lighter colour and refreshingly bright character.
Each grade is a masterpiece in its own right, proof that Kenya’s soils and our artisans’ hands can create teas that are truly world-class.
