Online Orders
All online orders are processed through PayPal, including credit cards. A PayPal account is not required to pay with credit cards even though the purchase will be processed through PayPal. For U.S. orders, the shipping charges are: $3.50 for 1-2 teas; $5.00 for 3-4 teas; $6.50 for 5-6 teas; $8.00 for 7-8 teas; and $9.50 for any purchase above 8 teas. New Jersey residents must pay a sales tax of 7% on their purchases. Shipping generally takes 3-9 days from day of purchase. For orders outside the U.S. please contact us via email for shipping quotes at sales@butikiteas.com. Teas are not returnable.
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Purple Tea
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Purple Tea of Kenya
While still Camellia sinensis, purple tea is a new varietal that is propagated by grafting and cutting as opposed to seeding. This particular varietal is known as TRFK 306/1 and is rich in anthocyanin (a flavonoid), which pigments the leaves a purplish color. Purple tea was primarily developed for tea health products and is rich in antioxidants. Malvidin, Pelargonidin and Delphinidin are prominent in purple tea. The purple species has been in development for 25 years in Kenya and is more resistant to frost, disease, drought, and pests. Our Purple Tea of Kenya is processed similar to green tea; however, when experimenting with different temperatures and times it can take on qualities similar to a green, oolong or black tea and can range from very mellow vegetal notes to astringent red wine-like qualities. We highly recommend experimenting with 160F, 180F, and boiling water temperatures and recommend steeping the tea between 3 and 5 minutes. More extensive information on our Kenyan teas can be found HERE.
Recommended Brew Time: 3 to 5 minutes
Recommended Amount: 1/2 teaspoon of tea for 8oz of water
Recommended Temperature: 160 F, 180 F, or 212 F
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Blueberry Purple Tea
Made with a base of Purple Tea of Kenya, this mellow tea has an earthy blueberry flavor that lingers. Add a little brown crystal sugar for an intense sweet blueberry flavor. More extensive information on our Kenyan teas can be found HERE.
Ingredients: Purple Tea of Kenya, Freeze Dried Blueberries (unsweetened & unsulfured), Organic Cornflowers, Natural Flavoring (vegan)
Recommended Brew Time: 5 minutes
Recommended Amount: 1/2 teaspoon of tea for 8oz of water
Recommended Temperature: 160 F
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