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    Williamson Tea Farms, Covid – 19 Update

    As part of the Kenyan tea industry, essential to millions of Kenyans, we are working hard to continue to grow, harvest, process and ship tea safely around the world.  Our commitment to our farms and those working on them runs through everything we do at Williamson Tea. All precautions to protect our staff and surrounding […]

    23 March 2020
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    Mole Control on the Farms

    This month on the Tinderet farm trials have begun a trial to naturally control the destructive burrows of the African mole rat. The small indigenous mammals can burrow up to 15 feet an hour creating a maze of burrows that disrupt soil stability, plant roots and cause havoc in the tea fields.  The Tephrosia vogelii, a […]

    27 January 2020
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  • Tinderet trials Enviro-Loo

    As part of the Williamson Tea Foundation’s on going efforts to improve the sustainability of each of our farms and the lives of the many families that call them home, we are delighted to be trialing a set of new Enviro-Loos. Enviro-Loo’s are the market leaders in sustainable, off grid, dry sanitation. Developed in South […]

    16 January 2019
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  • Tinderet Win the Year 2017 Climate Change Adaptation Trophy

    We’re very proud to announce that as a result of the hard work and high quality care of the farm and its environment, Tinderet has won the 2017 Climate Change Adaptation Trophy. Each of our farms and the Williamson Tea Foundation work tirelessly to not just look after the land, soils, forests and local communities, […]

    12 June 2018
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  • Stay in touch…

    BECAUSE GOOD TEA MATTERS… Your passion for good tea helps us to continue developing our sustainable farming, quality tea and supports the partners we work with through the Williamson Tea Foundation. Together we will continue making an impact from bush to cup.  All of us at Williamson Tea are proud of the relationship with our […]

    15 May 2018
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  • Spring Sale!

    Brighten up your kitchen and your day with one of our signature caddies. … We’re celebrating the sunshine with a SPRING SALE of 20% OFF ALL ELEPHANT CADDIES! Simply input code – SPRING20 – at checkout to receive your discount. Be sure to treat yourself as our sale ends shortly!

    10 May 2018
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  • Know where your tea comes from this National Tea Day

    This National Tea Day we want to encourage transparency in where your tea comes from. In a time when we are questioning supply chains and their ecological impact more than ever we believe in customers knowing where their tea is from. All our tea is grown on our four Kenyan farms, each with their own […]

    20 April 2018
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  • A tribute to Dame Daphne Sheldrick, Elephant Mother

    All of us in the Williamson Tea family were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick DBE. Born in Kenya in 1934 Daphne dedicated over 60 years of her life to protecting and conserving some of Africa’s most iconic and endangered wildlife. Daphne and her husband, David, founded Tsavo East, […]

    16 April 2018
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  • Happy Easter!

    HAPPY EASTER… Try something a little different this Easter…a good cup of tea! Maybe you’re already chocolated out or maybe you fancy a gift that lasts, tea is always a crowd pleaser and our signature blends and caddies suit every taste and style.So get cracking and place your orders now for Easter delivery! Wishing you an egg-cellent Easter!  

    28 March 2018
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  • Farm Notes

    As part of the Williamson Tea Foundation’s continued efforts to explore and develop new agricultural systems and enterprises for the good of the environment and the farms our team trialled a small remotely controlled drone over Changoi. The old adage of ‘supervision, supervision and supervision’ being the key to good farm practice and crop management […]

    27 February 2018
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  • Introducing Pink Paisley stocked EXCLUSIVELY in WAITROSE!

    INTRODUCING PINK PAISLEY…. We are delighted to announce our new caddy design which is available EXCLUSIVELY IN WAITROSE!  Our signature caddies are now available at Waitrose stores across the UK. Designs include our Regal caddy and this stunning new playful paisley addition, available only in store! Find your nearest Waitrose store here with their branch finder. You can see […]

    21 February 2018
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  • For the love of elephants! WIN AN EXCLUSIVE PRIZE

      Valentine’s Day is a time for love and we are sharing our love for elephants! We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Love Brand to offer one lucky winner – an exclusive Valentine’s collection for him and for her worth over £140 – A Limited Edition Mother Love Tea Caddy […]

    8 February 2018
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