Purple Tea from Kangaita – 
A Rare Kenyan Treasure
On the lush southern slopes of Mount Kenya, where cool mist rolls over red earth, a remarkable leaf is born. At Kangaita Tea Factory, smallholder farmers cultivate a unique variety of the tea plant—Purple Tea, a treasure found only in Kenya.
Unlike traditional green or black teas, Purple Tea carries within its leaves a rare gift: anthocyanins. These natural compounds, also found in blueberries and grapes, give the leaves their striking purplish hue and infuse each cup with antioxidant power.
Flavor Profile
Brewed with care, Kangaita’s Purple Tea reveals a light golden liquor kissed with a violet tint. The flavor is delicate and refreshing, with gentle notes of wildflowers, red berries, and fresh mountain air. A soft mineral finish lingers on the palate, leaving you uplifted with every sip.
Wellness in a Cup
Purple Tea is celebrated not only for its beauty, but also for its wellness. Rich in antioxidants, low in caffeine, and crafted at high altitude where the leaf develops exceptional purity, this tea supports balance, vitality, and calm clarity.
A Story of the Land and its People
Every cup carries the devotion of Kangaita’s tea farmers—men and women whose hands pluck each tender bud with precision and pride. By choosing Purple Tea, you share in their story, helping sustain families, schools, and communities across Kenya.
Desert Sage brings you Kangaita Purple Tea in its purest form—rare, elegant, and unforgettable. Sip it slowly, and taste the mountain’s secret gift.
Brewing Instructions 
1 Teaspoon to 8 oz water.
Brewing Temp. 202 F
Steeping Time. 5 mins 
4 oz