D1
Bomet, Kenya
D1 · Bomet, Kenya
Black CTC Tea — D1 (Dust 1)
<ul><li>Fine dust grade for rapid infusion</li><li>Bold, full-bodied flavor</li><li>Rich amber liquor</li><li>Perfect for tea bags and strong milk tea</li><li>High caffeine kick</li></ul>
4.9 · 147 trade reviewsIn stock · Ships from Mombasa
<p>Experience the robust intensity of our Black CTC Tea D1 (Dust 1). This fine-cut tea delivers a powerful, full-bodied cup with rich amber color and a brisk, malty flavor. Its small particle size ensures rapid infusion, releasing maximum strength and caffeine in seconds.</p><p>Perfect for tea bags, strong breakfast blends, and traditional milk tea (chai). Ideal for commercial use or home brewing when you crave a bold, energizing cup.</p><p><strong>Brewing:</strong> Use 1 teaspoon per cup, pour boiling water, steep 2-3 minutes. Add milk and sugar to taste.</p>
FOB
Mombasa, KE
× Wholesale Sack (25 kg each)
1 × Wholesale Sack = 25 kg
Origin
Bomet, Kenya
Grade
D1 · Dust 1
Factory
Kobel Tea Factory
Provenance
Every leaf has a postcode.
Origin
Bomet, Kenya
Origin
Bomet, Kenya
<p>Experience the robust intensity of our Black CTC Tea D1 (Dust 1). This fine-cut tea delivers a powerful, full-bodied cup with rich amber color and a brisk, malty flavor. Its small particle size ensures rapid infusion, releasing maximum strength and caffeine in seconds.</p><p>Perfect for tea bags, strong breakfast blends, and traditional milk tea (chai). Ideal for commercial use or home brewing when you crave a bold, energizing cup.</p><p><strong>Brewing:</strong> Use 1 teaspoon per cup, pour boiling water, steep 2-3 minutes. Add milk and sugar to taste.</p>
Processing
CTC — Withered, Cut/Tear/Curl, Fermented, Dried, Sorted, Graded, Packed
Why this tea
Health benefits
What a daily cup of this Kobel black tea brings to the table.
- Antioxidant
- Supports cardiovascular & heart health
- Aids blood circulation
- Contains fluoride — good for teeth
Intended use
Beverage
Not recommended for
Children under 6 months
Preparation
How to prepare
Simple to brew, consistently full-bodied.
Use filtered water · 50–150 ppm TDS
Add to hot water and/or milk; serve hot or chilled
- 01Pre-warm your vessel with hot water. Discard.
- 02Measure the leaf by weight — volume varies with leaf size.
- 03Pour water at target temperature. Time from first contact.
Composition & Specs
Full specification
Grade, origin, processing and nutritional composition per 100 g.
Full Data Sheet & CoA TemplatePDF · 1.2 MB
Grade
D1 (Dust 1)
Tea type
Black CTC Tea
Factory
Kobel Tea Factory
Origin
Bomet, Kenya, Bomet
Processing
CTC — Withered, Cut/Tear/Curl, Fermented, Dried, Sorted, Graded, Packed
Shelf Life
3 years
Storage
Cool, well-ventilated, aerated place away from contamination
Composition (per 100 g)
- Caffeine
- 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 3.5 g
- Polyphenols (oxidized)
- 15 g
- Polyphenols (simple)
- 4.5 g
- Pigments
- 4.5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Ash
- 4.5 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Volatiles
- 0.1 g
Standards & compliance
- KS EAS 28:2019 (Black tea specification)
- KS 2128:2009 (Tea Industry Code of Practice)
- EAS 39:2001
- Tea Act Cap 343 (Laws of Kenya)
Specs reflect our standing grade. Minor seasonal variation (±5%) normal on natural agricultural products.
Packaging Options
From 50g sample to 9-tonne container.
Four standard formats. All nitrogen-flushed at origin. Custom branding available from 500 units.
Packaging
Paper sacks with 2-ply aluminium-foil liner / polybags with liners; KETEPA: polypropylene bags
Standard net weight
45 kg/bag (KETEPA standard); special orders as required
Storage
Cool, well-ventilated, aerated place away from contamination
Tier 1
Sample Pack
50g foil pouch
- Minimum order: 1 unit
- Lead time: 3–5 days
- Nitrogen-flushed foil inner
- Custom branding available
Tier 2
Trade Tin
250g hermetic tin
- Minimum order: 24 units
- Lead time: 1 week
- Nitrogen-flushed foil inner
- Custom branding available
Most requested
Tier 3
Wholesale Sack
25kg foil-lined jute
- Minimum order: 10 sacks
- Lead time: 2–3 weeks
- Nitrogen-flushed foil inner
- Custom branding available
Tier 4
Container Load
20ft / 9 tonnes
- Minimum order: 1 FCL
- Lead time: 4–6 weeks
- Nitrogen-flushed foil inner
- Custom branding available
Accredited
Our Certifications
Audited annually against the standards that matter to your procurement team, your legal team and your end consumer.
Rainforest Alliance
Sustainable farming and forest protection.
Fairtrade
Guaranteed minimum price to our growers.
ISO 22000
Food safety management, farm to container.
ISO 9001
Quality management across every process.
KEBS
Kobel Bureau of Standards diamond mark.
NEMA
Environmental compliance, audited annually.
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