Supporting tea quality from field to finished leaf.
Explore how growing conditions, plant management and field practices contribute to the development of a productive tea crop.
Explore Burundi tea cultivation and production in the country's highlands. Discover field management, leaf selection, processing and market preparation, with attention to the decisions that influence product quality and the livelihoods connected with tea growing.
Supporting tea quality from field to finished leaf.
Explore how growing conditions, plant management and field practices contribute to the development of a productive tea crop.
1,800+
Farmers Supported
850
Hectares Cultivated
4
Processing Factories
100%
Premium Grade
12+
Export Markets
60%
Yield Increase
Burundi's Highland Tea
Supporting 1,800+ farmers across 5 highland regions with improved clones, sustainable practices, and access to 4 modern processing factories.
Our Burundi Tea Cultivation Services
End-to-end support from planting to premium markets
Clone Selection
High-yielding, disease-resistant tea clones suited to Burundi's highland conditions and varying microclimates.
Sustainable Practices
Rainforest Alliance certified cultivation methods for premium market access and environmental stewardship.
Processing Support
Access to modern CTC and orthodox processing facilities for consistent, high-quality output.
Export Facilitation
Direct links to international tea auctions and specialty buyers in Mombasa, London, and Dubai.
Growing Regions
- Teza
- Rwegura
- Ijenda
- Buhoro
- Mwaro
Tea Varieties
- Clone 6/8
- Clone 31/8
- S15/10
- BBK35
Growing Calendar
- Planting: October - December
- Harvest: Year-round (peak: March-May)
- Processing: Continuous
A Legacy of Quality Tea
We work closely with smallholder farmers through cooperative structures that guarantee fair pricing, timely payment, and technical support throughout the growing season. Our agronomists conduct regular field visits to monitor plant health, soil conditions, and harvest timing.
Key Highlights
- 4 modern processing factories with dual CTC/orthodox lines
- Rainforest Alliance certified since 2019
- Average farmer income doubled in 3 years
- Year-round employment for 500+ factory workers
- Watershed protection programs across all growing regions
What Our Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi produces both CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) tea for blending markets and orthodox tea for specialty applications. Our highland terroir gives the tea a distinctive brightness and strength.
Farmers receive free improved clones, agronomic training, organic inputs, and guaranteed purchase of green leaf at fair prices through cooperative structures.
Yes, our tea operations carry Rainforest Alliance certification, and we are working towards Fair Trade certification across all cooperatives.
Primarily through the Mombasa Tea Auction to buyers in Pakistan, Egypt, UK, and the Middle East, with growing direct trade relationships in Europe and North America.
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