The distinctive reddish purple color of Kabaki tea leaves form from red and purple anthocyanins (or as we like to call them: superantioxidants!). Anthocyanins are the same compounds found in other good-for-you foods like blueberries and pomegranates, but in concentrated amounts. In fact there are 1.5% anthocyanins in purple tea vs. only 0.1% in blueberries!

Purple tea contains a powerful type of polyphenol, the antioxidant that is found in other teas like green and black, but in much lower strengths. Purple Tea’s unique kind of polyphenol, GHG, has been shown in studies to have special anti-obesity effects and to benefit brain health, which may help slow the aging process.