Tea
Camellia sinensis
A major export crop grown on highland estates and smallholder plots alike; Kenya is one of the world's largest tea exporters.
Family
Theaceae
Temperature
20-30°C (absolute 8-35°C)
Rainfall
1400-2000mm (absolute 1000-5000mm)
Altitude
2200m
Soil pH
4.5-5.5 (absolute 4-6)
Soil types
Deep, well-drained volcanic soils, pH 4.5-5.5