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These long, twisted, deeply fragrant black OP1 grade leaves are grown just above 5,200 ft. in north west Rwanda. The dry leaves emit  enticing hints of dried stone fruit while the steeped leaves offer mildly spicy notes with whispers of tobacco.  Sip the smooth, robust amber liquor for a rewarding malty cuppa ~ a fast favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRukeri Estate was the first certified organic tea garden\/factory in Rwanda \u0026amp; first to introduce green technologies, like waste recycling. A pioneer on workers' rights \u0026amp; having campaigned against child labor, Rukeri was the first private company in Rwanda to sign a collective bargaining agreement with its workers. Our source for this tea is the primary sponsor of a program designed by Africa Healing Exchange which teaches entrepreneurial skills to women in Rwanda via culturally-appropriate business ideas that help alleviate food insecurity \u0026amp; poverty while protecting the natural habitat for our endangered species. This purchase helps a community of 100,000 Rwandans live a life outside of poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SerendipiTEA","offers":[{"title":"4oz box","offer_id":45825064698012,"sku":"RwandanBlack-BoxR","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1lb bulk bag","offer_id":45825064730780,"sku":"RwandanBlack-BULK-RETAIL","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1oz sample bag","offer_id":45825064763548,"sku":"RwandanBlack-SampleR","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/7623\/3884\/files\/RwandanBlack_88b50baa-7d30-484f-8d2d-0fd1acb30629.jpg?v=1765995666"},{"product_id":"rwandangreen","title":"Rwandan Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerendipiTea is proud to include this special tea amongst our offerings. 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