Kenyan Tea (Loose Leaf)
High-quality Kenyan tea known for its strong colour, rich aroma, and consistent quality.
- Country of origin
- Kenya View sourcing & shipping details
- We ship this to
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇶🇦 Qatar
- Availability
- Year-round. Kenyan tea is plucked every 7 to 14 days and sold at the Mombasa auction twice a week throughout the year. Production is highest after the long rains in April and May and the short rains from about November to January, and lowest in the cold months of July and August.
High-quality Kenyan tea known for its strong colour, rich aroma, and consistent quality. Suitable for both retail and food-service applications worldwide.
Product Specifications
- Country of origin
- Kenya
- Grade
- CTC grades: BP1 / PF1 / PD / Dust 1
- MOQ
- 1 × 20ft container (~18-20 MT)
- Season
- Peak Apr–May, Nov–Jan · Available year-round
- Product characteristics
- Loose leaf tea with strong infusion and stable flavour profile.
- Taste
- Bold, smooth, and full-bodied with excellent colour and strength.
- Nutritional profile
- Contains natural antioxidants and naturally occurring caffeine.
- Ripening & storage
- Store in airtight packaging in a cool, dry place away from odours.
- Suggestions for use
- Hot tea, milk tea, tea blends, and food-service applications.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kenyan Tea (Loose Leaf)
Kenya is the world's largest exporter of black tea. In 2023 it shipped about 546 million kg, 35% of world black tea exports by value, according to World Bank WITS trade data. It is known for CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) tea with a deep bronze colour, a bright, brisk flavour and a strong infusion. The tea grows at 1,500-2,700m in volcanic soil, and Kenyan tea is widely used in the chai and karak blends popular in GCC markets.
We supply various CTC grades. BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1) is the primary grade with strong liquor. PF1 (Pekoe Fannings 1) has fine particles for quick infusion. PD (Pekoe Dust) has the finest particles and the strongest brew. Orthodox whole-leaf teas for premium markets can be quoted on request. Grade selection depends on end-use: teabags prefer PF1/PD, loose leaf retail prefers BP1.
Minimum order is one 20ft container (18-20 metric tons) packed in paper sacks (30-50kg) or multiwall bags with food-grade liner. For branded retail packaging or custom blends, minimum is typically 5 metric tons with 6-8 week lead time for production. Sample quantities (5-20kg) are available for quality evaluation.
Store tea in airtight packaging in a cool (below 25°C), dry (below 60% humidity), dark area away from strong odors. Tea absorbs moisture and smells easily. Properly stored, Kenyan CTC tea maintains quality for 24-36 months. Avoid refrigeration, which causes condensation, and keep away from spices, chemicals, and sunlight.
Yes, we work with Kenyan tea processors who offer: custom blending (mixing grades for desired strength/flavor profile), private label packaging (your brand on retail packets 100g-1kg), custom teabag production (pyramid, round, or square bags), and specialty flavored teas. Minimum 5MT per SKU, 8-12 week lead time from approval.
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