T e a P r o c e s s i n g : F r o m F a r m t o C u p

Our Factory

T h e c r o s s r o a d s w h e r e n a t u r e , t r a d i t i o n , a n d i n n o v a t i o n m e e t .

At Kanyenyaini Tea Factory, every tea leaf’s journey is a story of care, precision, and deep respect for nature and our community.
We believe great tea starts long before it reaches your cup — it begins with how we collect, process, and honor every step of its transformation.

C o l l e c t i o n P r o c e s s

Our journey begins right at the farms, where our farmers handpick only the tender, young tea leaves — the top two leaves and a bud — at just the right moment. This careful handpicking ensures that the tea retains its delicate flavors and nutritional goodness.

Freshly plucked leaves are then delivered to our collection centers scattered conveniently across our catchment area. From there, they are swiftly transported to the factory to maintain maximum freshness and quality.
Every delivery is weighed, recorded, and carefully inspected to ensure that only the best green leaf enters our production line.

Our promise: Freshness within hours, quality from the first touch.

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Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l

Quality Control

At Kanyenyaini, quality isn’t a checkpoint , it’s a mindset that guides everything we do.

  • Strict Inspection: Every batch of green leaf undergoes a meticulous quality check to ensure it meets our high standards.
  • Controlled Processing: From withering, rolling, fermentation, drying to sorting, each stage of tea processing is carefully managed under controlled conditions.
  • Certification Standards: We are proudly certified under global standards including Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems), and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management Systems) — a true testament to our commitment to excellence.

Our aim is simple:
To produce a cup of tea that consistently delights — fresh, flavorful, and safe.

Sustainability

We owe everything to the land and the people who nurture it.

That’s why sustainability is deeply woven into how we operate:

  • Environmentally Friendly Practices: We champion soil conservation, responsible use of water, and minimal use of chemicals on farms.
  • Energy Efficiency: Our factory continually upgrades systems to conserve energy and reduce waste during production.
  • Sustainable Farming Training: We train our farmers in climate-smart agriculture to future-proof their farms and protect the environment.
  • Waste Management: We responsibly manage factory by-products to minimize our environmental footprint.

When you sip our tea, you’re also standing up for a healthier planet.

Ethics

Ethical principles form the backbone of everything we do.

  • Fair Farmer Returns: Our farmers are shareholders, not just suppliers. We ensure fair payments and timely bonuses for their green leaf deliveries.
  • Community Upliftment: Through our success, we invest back into our communities — from schools to health facilities to infrastructure.
  • Labor Standards: We promote fair labor practices and safe working environments in both our farms and factory.
  • Transparency and Integrity: We are committed to transparent processes, respectful engagement, and accountability at every level.

We believe good tea is more than just good taste — it’s good practices, good people, and good values.