JusTea is a Vancouver tea company that is aiming to create a sustainable, economic and social environment for Kenyan tea farmers. Kenya exports more black tea than any other country and most of that is grown by small-scale farms who earn less thank $2 per day selling to the mass market.
JusTea works with the farmers to give them the tools and skills to grow artisanal, micro-batch teas by paying them a fair wage. Hand-crafted tea takes more time and therefore more people, which means more jobs growing the local economy.
Here at home, the Kenyan teas are blended by the JusTea team to create their premium loose teas; Kenyan Earl Grey, English Breakfast, African Chai and Mount Kenya Black.
The two, African Chai and Kenyan Earl Grey, that I’ve tried were both flavourful and fresh. I’m sure the others are as well.
Right now, JusTea also has a Valentine’s Special Blend for $12.95/ 100 g tin and all their blends are on special for $12.95 per tin so you can serve your Valentine a warm cup of Kenyan tea.
Find JusTea in shops near you or purchase the 100g tins, gift sets and tea subscriptions online at justea.com/shop.