Orthodox or non machined leaf qualities from Africa are absolute rarities. The export business today is dominated by cut, tear and curl teas and only the highland plantations Kaproret, Saramek, Chemase in the district of Kericho are still cultivating crossings of Chinese bushes. The demand largely exceeds the small yields, but thanks to longstanding business relationships we have always been able to secure the best quality from the second main plucking phase. Due to their striking, golden brown leaf tips, their shining orange cup and the strong, slightly flowery flavour they are often mistaken for Chinese Yunnan tea.