Rwanda Tea Sector
After water, tea is the next cheapest drink that we consume. Drinking tea has been proven to have health benefits. It contains many antioxidants, helps with weight loss and has less caffeine than coffee.
Tea was first introduced in Rwanda in 1952 and today has become one of the main cash crops. Therefore, the tea produced in Rwanda is known to be among the best worldwide and for its high quality. Also the tea includes; Green tea, orthodox tea, black tea, spicy tea, white tea, authentic and organic tea. It is planted on the hillsides on a high altitude and drained marshes.
Tea Exporters
| Company | Product | Number | Export | |
| ACC Export Ltd | Green tea | 0788501601 | accexpress.rwanda@gmail.com | DRC |
| Mata Tea Company | CTC Black tea | 0788446531/ 0788654867 | irutakenge@rwandamountaintea.com | Kenya |
| Mulindi Tea Company | CTC Black tea (Shagasha tea) | 0727588357 | benjamin.yego@mulinditeas.com | Kenya |
| Muganza Kivu Tea Factory(MKTF) | Black Tea | 0788304630 | josiane@karongitea.com | Kenya |
| Pfunda Tea Factory | CTC Black Tea | 0788485027 | ptc@rwanda1.com | Kenya |
| Kabizu Group Ltd | Black Tea | 0788532206 | glassttr@yahoo.fr | Belgium |
| Nshili Kivu Tea Factory | CTC Black Tea | 0788308776 | jayasekeravj@yahoo.com | Kenya |
| Sorwathe | CTC Black Tea, Green Tea, Orthodox black, green and organic Tea | 0788302834/ 0788306673 | sorwathe@gmail.com | Kenya, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, Japan, France, Germany, Pakistan |
| Rwanda Mountain Tea | CTC Black Tea | 0788303101 | info@rwandamountaintea.com | Kenya |
| Rwanda Tea Packers | Tea bags | 0788302537 | ceo@rwandateapackers.com | Uganda |
| MAGRICO LTD | Organic Green Tea | 0786268768 | mugiradani15@gmail.com | USA |
Requirements for exportation
- Certificate of origin
- Visa of Rwanda customs office
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Euro 1 for goods going to European Union
- COMESA certificate of origin
- (General system of preferences)certificate of origin
- Bill of Lading
Tea Quality
Rwanda produced one of the best quality teas in the world and 97.3% of it is exported raw. It has gained an enormous acceptability worldwide because of its quality. Below are a things that contribute to the tea quality:
- Acidic soil PH 4.5 – 5.5
- Rwandan climate
- Abundant rainfall of 2mm/year
Due to the preeminent grounds on which the tea grows, its strength and flavour has been renowned all around Rwanda as the best. In 2011 Rwanda tea was also the winner of a tea cupping competition that took place in Mombasa, Kenya.
Rwanda Tea Grades
Primary
- BP1 Broken Pekoe 1
- PD Pekoe Dust
- PF1 Pekoe Fannings 1
- D1 Dust 1
Secondary
- BMFD Broken Mixed Fannings Dust
- BMF Broken Mixed Fannings
- D Dust
- F1 Fannings 1
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