EATTA

Engagement between the German tea industry delegation and EATTA members.

EATTA recently hosted a delegation from the German tea industry in a visit aimed at strengthening trade relations and enhancing collaboration.,....

EATTA recently hosted a delegation from the German tea industry in a visit aimed at strengthening trade relations and enhancing collaboration. The engagement provided an opportunity for the delegation to gain insights into Kenya’s orthodox tea production and sustainability practices. Discussions focused on quality standards, sustainable farming, and opportunities for future partnerships with Kenyan institutions and industry players. The visit reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to deepen cooperation and promote Kenyan tea in the global market.

The 7th African Tea Convention and Exhibition

Announcing the 7th African Tea Convention and Exhibition—where the global tea industry connects, showcases, and grows.

The Art of Tea for Hotels & Chefs Training.

The Art of Tea for Hotels & Chefs Training at the Tea Trade Centre, Mombasa, in partnership with the Mombasa Tourism Council,....

The Art of Tea for Hotels & Chefs Training at the Tea Trade Centre, Mombasa, in partnership with the Mombasa Tourism Council. A total of 20 hotels in Mombasa participated in the session, which focused on enhancing tea service skills and knowledge in the hospitality industry.

Field Visit by the Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock to EATTA

The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, led by the Chairman, Parliamentary Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Hon. (Dr.) John K. Mutunga,....

The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, led by the Chairman, Parliamentary Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Hon. (Dr.) John K. Mutunga, conducted a field visit to the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) as part of its ongoing Inquiry into the pricing structure and dynamics of Kenya’s tea industry. The visit provided an opportunity for the Committee to engage with EATTA’s leadership and obtain firsthand insights into the operations of the Mombasa Tea Auction and the wider tea value chain. During the session, the Committee focused on understanding the major cost centres within the industry, analysing their influence on pricing, and identifying gaps that may hinder efficiency and competitiveness. Insights gathered from this visit will help inform the Committee’s recommendations on policy, institutional, and market reforms necessary to strengthen the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability..

Africa’s Orthodox Tea to the World!

Held a productive engagement session on the rollout of the Orthodox auction, and all stakeholders are aligned....

Held a productive engagement session on the rollout of the Orthodox auction, and all stakeholders are aligned. Africa produces some of the finest Orthodox teas, celebrated for their bold, nuanced flavors shaped by equatorial climates—intense sunlight, volcanic soils, and elevations above 1,500 meters—resulting in robust leaves, rich in antioxidants, with minimal bitterness.

Sale of Orthodox Tea at the Mombasa Tea Auction

A New Chapter Begins: Sale of Orthodox Tea at the Mombasa Tea Auction commences on 24th September 2025.

A New Chapter Begins: Sale of Orthodox Tea at the Mombasa Tea Auction commences on 24th September 2025.

Farmers urged to invest in quality tea

Farmers urged to invest in quality tea as they decry heavy burden of county levies.

Farmers urged to invest in quality tea as they decry heavy burden of county levies

Release of Tea industry perfomance report 2024

Release of the Kenyan Tea Industry performance report by Agriculture & Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe....

Release of the Kenyan Tea Industry performance report by Agriculture & Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe.During the release, the Tea players were presented with a chance to articulate matters on tea that need the government intervention. The report can be accessed on Kenya Tea Board website:

Visit to EATTA offices by the Senate.

Visit to EATTA offices by the Senate Standing Committee On Trade Industrialization And Tourism....

Visit to EATTA offices by the Senate Standing Committee On Trade Industrialization And Tourism. The purpose of the visit was for the Committee to appraise themselves on the role, challenges, legislative interventions required, and key projects of the Association. EATTA appreciates the senators for the opportunity to air challenges affecting the tea sector that require government intervention.

Visit by EATTA to Uganda

A visit by EATTA to Uganda to engage its members on challenges facing the Tea Sector in the country....

A visit by EATTA to Uganda to engage its members on challenges facing the Tea Sector in the country. The EATTA engaged the Director General, the Ministry of Trade, Industries and Co-operatives, and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda to address the legislative and regulatory challenges facing the Tea Sector in Uganda. Other key areas of interest discussed during the engagements are the efforts to remove Tea Trade Barriers specifically Transit bonds for Non-Kenyan teas in order to make the teas competitive ,and the issue of double taxation ,which is against the EAC protocol.