{"product_id":"rukeri-broken-pekoe-black-tea","title":"RUKERI BROKEN PEKOE (Rwanda)","description":"A grainy broken Pekoe with a bright and lively liquor. Hints of malt macademia finish the cup.\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRwanda is a land of soaring heat, blanketing humidity and rolling hills. How much of each? So much heat that the average annual temperature is around 24'C. So much ambient humidity that the country has two rainy seasons and is known as the lightening capital of the world. So many hills that in the local language, Kinyarwanda, it is called \u003cem\u003eIgihugu cy'Imisozi Igihumbi\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ethe land of a thousand hills. \u003c\/em\u003eIf you think this sounds like the perfect conflation of factors for growing tea, you'd be right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was exactly that thought that led an American named Joe Wertheim to Rwanda to purchase Rukeri Estate in the mid 1970s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate was first planted by Europeans back in the 60s and like the rest of the Rwandan tea industry at the time was modest in size. Over the years, as Wertheim and his company weathered the ups and downs of life in Rwanda, the estate grew and prospered. A good reason for this was the belief that growing tea was more than a way to make money for the company - it could help strengthen the Rwandan economy, and improve the lives and productivity of Rwandans themselves. Their vision spread throughout the industry to great effect - in 2002, with 15000 tons produced, tea became Rwanda's largest export and one of the largest employing sectors in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Rukeri has about 2500 acres under tea, the factory also purchases a large quantity of tea from small-hold farmers in the surrounding districts.This system provides the factory with the bulk leaf it needs and importantly, provides the local farmers with a sustainable source of income to feed and support their families. (One of the great things about tea in this type of situation is that it is a continuous crop and grows all year.) The factory at Rukeri is a large local employer itself, providing jobs for about 400 people. These excellent practices have earned Rukeri a well-deserved Free Trade certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd what of the tea? Good question. Rukeri's annual output stands at about 3000 tons, or 3 million kilos, and is considered by many in the trade to be one of Africa's best. Comparable to a full-bodied Kenyan or Assam, Rukeri's cup is loaded with hints of malt, molasses and subtle wine with a delicate, pleasing astringency and full-bodied finish. A wonderful cup from an amazing estate, savor the finest of Rwanda today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rwanda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byumba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1) CTC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5000'- 6000' ft. above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTC (Cut, Thorn and Curled)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxury black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A grainy broken Pekoe with a bright and lively liquor. Hints of malt macademia finish the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden coppery with light reddish highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(to make 1 liter\/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1\/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or milky when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1867390721,"sku":"542-100","price":9.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1867390785,"sku":"542-250","price":18.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1867390849,"sku":"542-500","price":28.17,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1867390913,"sku":"542-1000","price":53.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/542.jpeg?v=1442448425","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/rukeri-broken-pekoe-black-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}