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“I was so happy to receive this Rwandan tea last week because a former coworker is from Rwanda, and told of life there and the coffee farm they came from. The dry loose-leaf tea leaf consisted of...” Read full tasting note
Rukeri Estate Black tea is naturally grown in Rwanda. The Rukeri estate was founded by Europeans almost 50 years ago and produces 3, 000 t of orthodox tea per year. This bold black tea is a fine breakfast tea.
In order to preserve the delicate leaves and keep them from breaking, they are minimally handled during the withering process. The dry tea leaves are long, dark brown, wiry, full, and fragrant. Its aroma is sweet and bold.
Rukeri Estate Black tea steeps in a robust and wonderful full-bodied cup; the smooth, malty mid notes of the tea are balanced with a clean, crisp finish and pleasant stone fruit aftertaste.
I was so happy to receive this Rwandan tea last week because a former coworker is from Rwanda, and told of life there and the coffee farm they came from. The dry loose-leaf tea leaf consisted of 1-cm threads, as in the photo, and had a mild aroma. I steeped as directed, and obtained a translucent brown liquor. Nothing really stood out in the flavor or fragrance. Inoffensive but unimpressive, and the initial infusion tasted more like the 3rd infusion of generic grocery store black tea. Similar to Lipton tea bags, but less brisk, less aromatic, less malty, less enjoyable. The tea is now listed as being discontinued on Tealyra’s website and I doubt it will be missed as much as I’ll miss the $5 I spent on it. Not recommended, and I’ll rate it at 50.
Flavors: Tea
