Kenyan Tea by KenyanSandals.com
公開日: 2012/05/25
kenyan tea and the kenyan tea industry
Something close to the Kenyan people and country is tea
Tea is kenyas largest export crop and with over 50 varieties coming from seven tea growing regions, Kenya produces some of the best tea in the world. The Tea Industry in Kenya is unique in that it is comprised of two distinct sectors; the Plantation or large scale sector and the small holder sector. The plantation sector is owned by large scale tea producers and companies while the small holders sector is by small scale growers and families.
Kenya is endowed with the ideal climate for growing tea.
soils and well-distributed rainfall, That alternate with long sunny days. Tea production goes year round. Kenyan tea is commonly hand picked. and distinct and high quality Kenyan tea is made with the top two leaves and the bud.
The main tea growing areas in Kenya are situated in and around the highland areas on both sides of the Great Rift Valley
Something close to the Kenyan people and country is tea
Tea is kenyas largest export crop and with over 50 varieties coming from seven tea growing regions, Kenya produces some of the best tea in the world. The Tea Industry in Kenya is unique in that it is comprised of two distinct sectors; the Plantation or large scale sector and the small holder sector. The plantation sector is owned by large scale tea producers and companies while the small holders sector is by small scale growers and families.
Kenya is endowed with the ideal climate for growing tea.
soils and well-distributed rainfall, That alternate with long sunny days. Tea production goes year round. Kenyan tea is commonly hand picked. and distinct and high quality Kenyan tea is made with the top two leaves and the bud.
The main tea growing areas in Kenya are situated in and around the highland areas on both sides of the Great Rift Valley
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Tea of Kenya
アップロード日: 2012/01/15
Charlie, Hope and Iqbal visit a tea farm and learn about how assam tea grows.
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Kenya's Tea
アップロード日: 2012/01/12
Tea, one of Kenya's top exports, has been hit by frost. Hundreds of thousands of acres have been affected and the damage is expected to run into millions of dollars.
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Kericho Kenya Tea Plantation by HoboTraveler.com
アップロード日: 2009/04/20
http://www.hobotraveler.com/blogger.html - Video of Tea Plantation in Kericho, Kenya located at 2025 Meters above sea leave. By Andy of HoboTraveler.com 11 years of perpetual travel.
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Tea for youtube.wmv
アップロード日: 2011/03/17
Tea farming in Kericho in 2005
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Tea Picking Kenya
アップロード日: 2011/04/24
Tea production in Central Province Kenya
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Kenya Tea - Ketepa Pride - 100ct Tea Bags
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_production_in_Kenya
Tea production in Kenya
Tea is a major cash crop that is grown in Kenya. In Kenya tea is ranked as the third major foreign exchange earner, behind tourism and horticulture. Most tea produced in Kenya is black tea, however green tea, yellow tea, and white tea are produced on order by major tea producers.
History
Main article: History of Tea
Tea is was discovered more than 5000 years ago by an emperor Shen Nung in China.[1] Tea was first introduced in Kenya in 1903 by GWL Caine and was planted in present day Limuru. However commercialization of the tea started in 1924 and since then, Kenya can boast itself as major producer of black tea. Kenya is one of the world's top producers and exporters of tea, currently Kenya is ranked third behind China and India. Kenyan tea is also one of the top foreign exchange earners, alongside tourism, horticulture, and Kenyan coffee. The task of managing the small scale holder lies with the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA). Currently the KTDA has 62 tea factories serving over 500,000 small scale farmers cultivating over 100,000 ha. Of all tea produced in Kenya, KTDA members produce over 60% while the rest is produced by large scale producers.
Further information: Kenyan tea workers strike of 2007In most ares of tea growing region, labour is usually manual. However in tea plucking machine are currently being in use by multinationals.
Cultivation
Kenya's tea growing regions endowed with ideal climate; tropical, volcanic red soils; well distributed rainfall ranging between 1200 mm to 1400mm per annum; long sunny days are some of the climatic features of the Tea growing regions. Tea is planted in an area of over 157,720 hectares, with production of about 345,817 metric tonnes of made tea. Over 325,533 metric tonnes exported.[2] Vegetative propagation of high-yielding, well-adapted clones. Over 49 varieties so far developed by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK). No chemicals are used. Fertilizers are regularly added to replenish soil nutrients.[3]
Main article: Tea processingDistinct, high quality Teas made from the upper two leaves and a bud. Young shoots plucked in regular cycles ranging from seven to 14 days. Tea manufactured using Cut, Tear and Curl (CTC) method to ensure maximum cuppage per unit weight. Good agronomical and manufacturing practices, making Kenya the leading producer of the best black tea in the world. Teas with medium to very fine qualities, the attributes that make Kenya Tea the most sought after beverage in the world.
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Reuters Africa.20th sept 2011."Kenya tea prices slide at latest sale"
Kenya Tea development Agency
Tea Board of Kenya
Tea Research Foundation of Kenya
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