Uganda Kikonda Black Tea
A smooth, less-astringent Fort Portal black tea with deep amber color and a warm, robust body from Uganda’s Rwenzori foothills.
Kikonda tea estate is located near Fort Portal in the Rwenzori foothills of western Uganda, an area known for its cool, misty climate and rich volcanic soils.
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That is 50 mg in a 6–8 oz cup (180–240 ml) serving — a concentration of 23.8 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
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