{"title":"Purple Teas","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple tea is not a tea category like black, green, white or oolong tea. It is a specific tea cultivar of Camellia sinensis assamica where the tea bushes flush purple leaves due to a natural genetic mutation in the leaf pigmentation. This beautiful red-purple leaf color can be attributed to a high concentration of anthocyanin, a water-soluble natural pigment that is the same flavonoid and powerful antioxidant found in berries, grapes, and many purple fruits and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kenya-purple-leaf-tea","title":"Kenya Purple Leaf Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare purple tea is grown at high altitudes in the Mount Kenya region of Kenya. High levels of anthocyanin, a flavonoid pigment also found in blueberries, cause the leaves to display a purple tinge. The pale purple-bronze cup exhibits pronounced juicy stone fruit notes in both the aroma and liquor. A sweet earthy fragrance hints of a fresh garden and a ripe cantaloupe. A silky smooth mouth feel supports a flavor profile layered with hints of tropical fruit, strawberries, and flowers. The finish is lively and lingering with a nuance of crisp white wine. We are delighted to offer this unique Kenyan purple tea, created in honor of Upton Tea Imports' 35th anniversary in 2024. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about purple tea and the seamless way it blends with other tea and herbs, we invite you to read our informative blog post, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/from-garden-to-cup\/purple-the-color-of-royal-tea\"\u003ePurple, the Color of Royal-TEA.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upton Tea Imports","offers":[{"title":"TK45: 80g packet","offer_id":42783738167359,"sku":"U35308","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TK45D: 160g packet","offer_id":42783738200127,"sku":"U35309","price":39.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TK45L: extra label","offer_id":42783738298431,"sku":"U35308L","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/5208\/7615\/files\/V01190.jpg?v=1766071797"},{"product_id":"yunnan-zi-juan-congou","title":"Yunnan Zi Juan Congou","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique purple tea offering, \"Zi Juan,\" meaning “purple beauty,” originates from a purple bud varietal that was developed at the Menghai Research Station in Yunnan province. The purple-brown leaves have been loosely rolled and produce a dark amber liquor with a pronounced stone fruit aroma. The cup is smooth and sweet with a jammy\/juicy character that hints of red wine. A suggestion of almond\/nutty nuances leads to a clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upton Tea Imports","offers":[{"title":"ZP100: 80g packet","offer_id":42783763267647,"sku":"U34724","price":20.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZP100D: 160g packet","offer_id":42783763300415,"sku":"U34725","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZP100S: 10g sample","offer_id":42783763333183,"sku":"U34726","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZP100L: extra label","offer_id":42783763365951,"sku":"U34724L","price":0.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/5208\/7615\/files\/V00972.jpg?v=1766072097"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.uptontea.pro\/collections\/purple-teas.oembed","provider":"Upton Tea Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}