Rukeri Rwanda Estate

A grainy broken pekoe with a bright and lively liquor — hints of malt and macadamia finish the cup. The Rukeri estate in Rwanda produces this distinctive African tea in the country's green northern hills, where high elevation and volcanic soil yield leaf of remarkable quality.

Rwandan tea is one of the tea world's rising stars, and Rukeri shows why: vivid colour, brisk clean strength, and that unusual nutty sweetness in the finish that sets it apart from its Kenyan neighbours.

Brew one teaspoon per cup with freshly boiled water for 3 to 4 minutes. Excellent with milk, very good plain, and a great conversation piece for tea-curious guests.