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A Century of Excellence: The History of Tea in Kenya Since 1903

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Kenyan tea is a relatively young industry with a globally disruptive history. It all began in 1903, when G.W.L. Caine planted the first tea seeds in Limuru as an experiment.

From Experiment to Empire


The experiment was a massive success. The equatorial sun and the volcanic soils of the highlands proved to be the world’s most perfect "tea nursery." By the 1950s, Kenya was already famous for its quality, but the real breakthrough came with the rise of the Smallholder Farmer.

The Heart of Our Nation


Today, over 600,000 small-scale farmers produce over 60% of Kenya’s tea. This decentralized model is our secret: every leaf is hand-picked with care, supported by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) and innovative private labels like mediFRESH.

Did You Know?


Kenya is now the world's largest exporter of Black Tea, and we lead the world in the development of the "TRFK 306" varietal—the famous Purple Tea that we are now exporting as a premium superfood.

Drinking Our History


When you drink mediFRESH, you aren’t just having a beverage; you are supporting a century-old legacy of economic independence and agricultural excellence.

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