Characterization of anthocyanins in Kenyan teas: Extraction and identification

► Anthocyanins were characterised in selected Kenyan tea germplasm. ► The common anthocyanins found in nature were identified in addition to the catechins. ► The major anthocyanidin is malvidin. ► Anthocyanidins correlated negatively with the catechins. ► Unaerated (green) tea products retained higher anthocyanins than black (aerated) tea.