What We Do

To guide the development, promotion, and regulation of the tea industry for the benefit of the tea growers and other stakeholders;

Coordinate activities of Individuals and Organizations in the tea industry;

Facilitate equitable access to the resources and benefits of the tea industry by all interested parties;

Make recommendations on the formulation of policies plans and strategies for the regulation of the sub-sector;

Register tea factories, tea growers, warehouse operators tea packers, tea buyers, exporters, importers brokers, management agents, tea auction organizers, and green leaf transporters;

License tea manufacturers;

Promote best practices and standards along the value chain;

Facilitate the marketing and distribution of tea

Coordinate prioritization of research;

Regulate the sale import and export of tea;

Develop a national tea marketing strategy;

Prescribe the maximum period and minimum amount for payment of green leaf;

Promote value addition and the demand and consumption of tea;

Identify market needs and advise on issues related to national and international trade;

Monitor and enforce compliance tea standards and the Act;

Advise on levies fees, import and export duties and on agricultural cess and fees;

Undertake capacity building and technology transfer to the counties.