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Pricing Tiers
- Citizen RateKsh 3,500
- Resident RateKsh 4,500
- Non-Resident RateKsh 5,500
What to Expect on a Tea Farm Tour
Tea farm tours in Tigoni are designed to take you from field to cup, providing hands-on learning and memorable experiences. Typical highlights include:
Guided Plantation Walk
Begin your visit with a guided stroll through the tea fields. Learn about different tea varieties — black, green, and purple — and discover how Tigoni’s altitude, fertile soils, and climate create the region’s distinct flavors.
Hands-On Tea Picking
Try your hand at tea picking under the guidance of expert farmers, who demonstrate how to harvest the top two leaves and a bud — essential for producing high-quality tea. This interactive step brings the tea-making process vividly to life.
Processing Demonstrations
Next, visit the tea processing facility to see leaves undergo withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, and sorting. Some farms even allow you to process a small batch yourself, creating a unique souvenir to take home.
Tea Tasting Experience
Sample freshly brewed teas and explore the differences in flavor, aroma, and texture. Learn how to appreciate subtle nuances in quality and craftsmanship.
Farm-to-Table Refreshments
Many tours include light meals or refreshments, often prepared using fresh ingredients grown on the estate. Enjoy traditional dishes paired with freshly brewed tea for a true farm-to-cup experience.
Educational Insights
Throughout the tour, guides share fascinating insights into the history of tea farming in Kenya, its economic and cultural significance, and sustainable practices in modern cultivation. Historic farms, such as Kiambethu, offer a deeper connection to the origins of commercial tea in Tigoni, dating back to 1910.
Tea Farms to Explore in Tigoni
These iconic farms offer some of the best tea tour experiences in the region:
- ✅ Ravenswood Tea Farm
- ✅ Gathoni Farm
- ✅ Kiambethu Tea Farm
Itinerary
Welcome & Briefing
Meet at the center, brief history of Tigoni tea farming.
Field Walk
Guided walk through the tea bushes, interaction with farmers.
Tasting Session
Sample different grades of tea with light snacks.
