Kenya Tea

The teas are famous for their brightness, attractive color, brisk flavor and textures of fragrant leaves. Traditionally used in blending, Africa teas are now emerging in their own right in the specialty market.

The main growing districts are situated in or around the highland areas on either side of the Great Rift Valley at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 2,700 meters above sea level.

The difference between all types of teas commercially available internationally is dictated by the method of processing. Most are manufactured using the cut, tear and curl (CTC) method of manufacture. Tea made by CTC method has more infusion giving surfaces and brews stronger, thicker, brighter and brisk teas, which ensure maximum cup page per unit weight.

Kenya, which manufactures black tea as opposed to green tea made trough the orthodox method, is the world’s third largest producer and leading exporter of black tea.

Having visited the Subukia Tea Factory in Kenya makes me appreciate tea a lot more, especially seeing how much work is involved in plucking, drying and the whole process. This tea tastes excellent and if you are a tea lover, this is a hot recommendation.

Some of these tea plantations have B&B's you can stay at for a couple of days, and enjoy this beautiful area even better.

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