The Company
We are a fully compliant and registered limited company in Kenya. We are a member of East Africa Tea Traders Association – EATTA
The company is managed by a team of professional Directors who are assisted by a team of managers, expert tea tasters, shipping/warehouse personnel and relevant support staff.
We work as a team; this ensures efficiency and timely deliveries.
Service to customers is critical.
Tea Samples
It’s a matter of procedure, before any tea export is done, the client is always supplied with samples of tea that is being shipped to them.
Customer comments are always welcomed.
What We Do
We offer a wide range of tea services, with the primary goal of customer satisfaction
Bulk Tea Export
Bulk Tea Export
Buying in auction and directly from various factories and exporting in straight lines or blending according to client specifications. Shipping in bulk form without adding value. Provision of accredited tea for example Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade tea.
Customised Tea Packaging
Customised Tea Packaging
Value addition and packing of tea. Export of packed tea according to clients specifications.
Tea Buying at Auction
Tea Buying at Auction
We participate in weekly auctions to select the best tea to cater to our Export Market
Tea Blending
Tea Blending
We apply tea blending techniques that complies with Global food safety, environmental and international standards
Tea Tasting & Sampling
Tea Tasting & Sampling
Providing pre-shipment samples from a wide range of selection that befits the target market. The company has a team of experts in tea tasting, having more than 20 years of experience. The teas are selected, thoroughly tasted, and prepared for shipment as per the clients requirement.
Experience – Skylark Tea ltd has a wealth of Experience in the Tea Value Chain that is extensive. We participate in Tea buying at weekly Auctions and we then make a selection to ascertain quality.
Blending – We blend tea using techniques that comply with Global food safety, environmental and international standards. We then add value in packaging it and prepare it for export to clients overseas.
Shipment – As a pre-shipment protocol, we engage our experts in tasting tea, we send samples to our customers so that they verify quality before making final purchase. We offer our range of tea to the global market through sales and marketing at Tea events and conferences across the globe.
What our clients like to know
Frequently asked questions
Common questions that we get as we work with our clients.
What are your sources of tea?
all our tea is purchased from a tea auction organized and managed by EATTA. Tea available at the auction are from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Mozambique. This is all black tea from different grades
What are How quickly will my order Ship?
We strive to ship all orders within seven (7) working days of the order being placed. This may be longer for Orthodox tea orders. In the rare case that we are out of stock of your specific tea specimen, we will clearly communicate available options with you and suggest alternative options.
How do we contact The Skylark Tea Kenya Ltd?
What types of tea do you have?
We are able to source and acquire a wide variety of teas, and can facilitate the acquisition of custom blends to suit our clients needs.
How can I track my order?
We will be sending you regular updates once the teas have been dispatched.
Orthodox teas
Orthodox teas, green tea, purple tea etc are available but not at the auction. We purchase these teas directly from the factories and the factories manufacture these teas strictly on order. Once we receive an order from a client, we liaise with relevant Factories and they process the organised teas and quantity needed.