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‘The Forest Farm’

Surrounded by equatorial forest and traversed by the Sirwa river, the name Kaimosi is derived from the local Nandi word ‘Koi Komas’ referring to the site of two huge stones.

Characteristics

Surrounding dense forests create teas with a smooth yet full flavoured aroma, that pairs perfectly with our bespoke oil of Bergamot to create our Earl Grey.
Brisk and coloury with some strength

Climate

Radiant mornings, with regular rainstorms buffered by the surrounding forests.

Wildlife

Crested cranes, Black-and-White Casqued Hornbills, King Swallow butterfly, Dancing Jewel dragonfly and Wild Gladiolus.

Soils

Deep red to yellowish sandy clay soils with a Humic Acrisol topsoil developed onto of igneous rocks.
“Our tea growing philosophy is one of working with Nature, respecting our soils and building our resilience to the effects of Climate Change”
SOSPETER ANGIRA
Kaimosi Farm Manager
State of the art solar photovoltaic cells and Tesla batteries provide renewable energy to Kaimosi's remote location beside the Kakamega forest.

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