Straight ・ Rwanda
Rwanda
A fresh and rich African black tea from high altitudes.
- Origin
- Rwanda (Africa)
- Liquor color
- Deep Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as a milk tea
About Rwanda
Rwandan tea grows in the highlands known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills.' The volcanic, fertile soil and high elevation contribute to its fresh, rich, bright, and robust flavor. This emerging region has gained attention in recent years for its high quality.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.