The History
The first tea (Camellia sinensis) seedlings were
introduced to Kenya from India by one G.W.L. Caine in 1903, and planted in
Limuru, near Nairobi. The tea bushes planted then have grown into large trees,
forming an historical feature on what is now Unilever’s Mabroukie Tea Estate.
Commercial cultivation of tea in Kenya began in 1924. Currently, Kenya prides
itself as one of the world’s leading black tea producer.
Tea Growing in KenyaKenya is the third largest producer and the leading exporter of
tea in the world, contributing 23 per cent to the global market. Tea is grown on
the highlands (1500m-2700m), with alluvial soils, giving it a unique quality and
taste. There is no application of pesticides and chemicals, therefore
guaranteeing health and safety to consumers.