Product Description

 Description

Mucimex (Kenya) Limited is a private company based in Nairobi, Kenya specializing in the export and shipping of quality Kenya Tea to markets world wide.

We stock the finest black CTC and Orthodox tea in the following grades :-

Primary Grades 

Broken Pekoe 1(BP1 ) - This tea has the largest size particles. Liquors are light in colour but have an encouraging flavouring characteristic. 

Pekoe Fanning 1(PF1) - This Tea is made up of black grainy particles slightly smaller than the BP1. 

Pekoe Dust (PD) - This Tea is often black and finer than the PF1 and has thick liquors and aroma. 

Dust 1(D1) - This Tea is made up of the smallest particles and characterised by strong liquors. 

Secondary Grades 

Fanning 1(F1) - This is a blend of black tea and large amount of smallish cut fibres often sifted out of the primary grades. Quite useful in tea bags due to its quick brewing, strong flavour and good colouring qualities. 

Dust (D) - Made up of tiny bits of broken leaf often used to brew strong tea. 

Broken Mixed Fanning (BMF) - Fibrous lots with very little trace of black teas. 

Orthodox 

Pekoe (P) - Is the largest of the leaf grades with thinner liquors as compared to smaller grades.

Flowery Pekoe (FP) - Is neater and more even than the pekoe, it is curly and free of stalk and flaky leaves, commands a higher price due to its brighter and cleaner liquors. 

Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP) - Contains amount of Tips that contribute to the flavour and the attractive appearance. Has a clean cup but demanded more for appearance than the liquors. 

Orange Pekoe (OP) - Containing very tightly rolled leaf resulting in very attractive twisted and wiry appearance.

We look forward to receiving your enquiries