Everything between the tea garden and your warehouse.
Sourcing, quality assurance, packaging and export logistics, handled by one team in Nairobi.
What we do
Buying tea from origin should be simple. We take care of sourcing, tasting, packing and shipping so you can focus on your customers.
Sourcing
Straight from our own tea gardens in Meru.
Our tea comes from our own farms in Meru, on the slopes of Mount Kenya, the best tea-growing region in Kenya and Africa. Growing it ourselves lets us match the right tea to your blend, price point and market.
- Teas selected against your target grade, cup and budget
- Top grades supplied in every season
- Traceability back to our own farms
Quality assurance
Quality comes first, and it is checked more than once.
Every lot is assessed after processing and again before it ships. Our tasters judge each tea on dry-leaf appearance, aroma, liquor colour and taste, and we check that it is dry, clean and correctly graded.
- Leaf checked at collection before processing
- Samples tasted after processing and grading
- Final inspection of packed tea before shipment
- Pre-shipment samples available for your approval
Packaging & private label
Loose or packed, under our brand or yours.
From bulk sacks for blenders to shelf-ready pouches, we pack in food-grade materials that protect the tea on its journey. Want your own brand on the pack? We can work to your specification and artwork.
- Bulk export packs, such as 25 kg sacks
- Retail-ready Kelport Teas pouches
- Private-label packing on request
Export logistics
Paperwork, freight and delivery, taken care of.
Exporting through the Port of Mombasa involves inspections, permits and paperwork. We prepare the documents your shipment needs, book freight and keep you updated until your tea arrives.
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading or air waybill, plus any market-specific documents
- Sea or air freight on the delivery terms agreed with you
How ordering works
From first inquiry to delivery in five steps.
Inquiry
Tell us the variety, grade, volume, packing and destination you need.
Samples
We send samples of current lots so you can taste and approve before you commit.
Quote & agreement
You receive a clear quote with pricing, delivery terms and timeline.
Packing & inspection
Your order is packed to specification and inspected before it leaves.
Shipment
We handle export documents and freight, and keep you updated to arrival.
Work with us
Ready to source premium Kenyan tea?
Tell us the variety, volume and destination. We'll come back with a tailored quote and export plan.