TBK at 100: Karatina University launches Tea Industry curriculum
Karatina has launched new courses in the tea industry even as the country celebrates a century since tea was commercialised in Kenya. The new courses, according to the university management, are aligned with the development of the tea industry in Kenya and the world. Among the courses that will be offered include a Post-Graduate Diploma […]
TBK at 100: Interesting facts about tea industry in Kenya that you didn’t know
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) is celebrating 100 years of existence this year to mark milestones achieved so far in the tea industry. Established in 1924, TBK is tasked with guiding the development, promotion, and regulation of the tea industry in Kenya. TBK is currently holding a Heritage Week at Karatina University to celebrate the […]
Participants to sample different varieties of Kenyan tea during TBK’s centenary celebrations
Participants attending the centenary celebrations of the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) will be treated to a wide variety of Kenyan tea as the nation marks a milestone in its tea industry’s history. The celebrations will begin with Heritage Week at Karatina University from November 6 to 8, 2024. The event will bring together the […]
10 foods that you should not combine with tea
The aromatic beverage is an integral part of social and cultural life for many people. It is enjoyed throughout the day; morning, afternoon or evening, by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is often accompanied with snacks or meals. But do you know some combinations can be toxic to your body, or limit absorption […]
Tea export unshaken by US sanctions on Iran
Tea export at the Mombasa Tea Auction remains unshaken despite growing fears of decline in sales after US renewed trade sanctions against Iran, one of Kenya’s tea markets in the Middle East. East Africa Tea Trade Association Managing director Edward Mudibo dispelled the fears about the sanctions, saying tea is not among commodities listed for […]