The cost of bringing Kenyan Red Tea Hóngchá / 红茶into China is about to drop significantly. Starting May 1, 2026, the 15% import duty on Kenyan agricultural goods will be officially removed. This availability of zero-tariff Kenyan tea in China changes the math for every container you buy. Kenyan black tea is now one of the most affordable, high-quality bases available for the Chinese beverage industry. Getting the price right is only the first step. You also have to get the product through the...

In the tea industry, much of the focus is on large, whole-leaf grades. However, for tea companies in Iraq, the tea must perform well in the glass. Kenyan OR Tea / Orthodox BMF: A large-leaf grade with high stalk content for fast extraction. The Iraqi market requires a specific type of tea: it must have a deep red colour, a strong taste that stays even when sugar is added, and it must brew very quickly. Traditional brewing methods in the region rely on a "heavy" infusion that can be diluted or...

If you are sourcing Kenyan tea for Iran, you need more than a supplier. You need a partner who understands the tea market and the...