From Koisagat's 1,342-acre estate in Nandi County to the factories of Kericho — Kuinet is DL Farms' Kenyan powerhouse, pioneering purple tea and supplying premium tea to global buyers since the 1980s.
"From the fertile highlands of Kenya, Kuinet sets the standard for precision tea farming and sustainable agriculture across East Africa."
Kuinet encompasses all DL Farms operations in Kenya — anchored by the Koisagat Tea Estate in Nandi County, one of East Africa's premier integrated tea estates with full estate and factory operations.
Under the DL Group umbrella, Kuinet drives Kenya's tea excellence through agronomic precision, sustainable land management, and long-term relationships with global buyers including Tetley UK.
With 100K+ fuel and woodlot trees, two schools, and worker housing, Koisagat is more than a farm — it's a community built on farming excellence.
Estate and factory operations seamlessly connected — from bush to made tea.
Koisagat has been cultivating specialty purple tea since 2013 — a rare, high-value variety.
Supplying Tetley UK and major international buyers across Europe and Asia.
Kuinet's facilities span Kenya's prime tea-growing regions — from Nandi County highlands to the coast at Mombasa.
DL Farms' strategic flagship asset — a fully integrated estate and factory in Kenya's premier tea-growing region. Koisagat combines scale, sustainability, and innovation, including pioneering purple tea cultivation and maintaining 100K+ trees for fuel and environmental management. Home to 2 schools and worker housing, it's a thriving agricultural community.
Serving smallholder farmers across Kericho with a 100% smallholder sourcing model. Kapchebet empowers local farming communities with a reliable off-take partner, technical support, and quality-assured processing facilities.
Operating within Nandi County's rich tea catchment, DL Kaptel works through a smallholder partnership model, strengthening the regional agricultural supply chain and ensuring consistent quality from farm to factory.
Since 2013, Koisagat Tea Estate has been at the forefront of purple tea cultivation — a rare, high-antioxidant variety unique to Kenya's highlands. DL Farms Kuinet was among the first in Africa to commercialise this remarkable crop.
Purple tea is grown from specially selected TRFK 306/1 cultivar plants, known for their striking anthocyanin-rich leaves. The result is a globally sought-after premium product commanding higher market value.
Pioneer since 2013 — one of Africa's earliest commercial purple tea growers.
High antioxidant value — anthocyanin content 1.5× higher than green tea.
Premium export market — commanding higher per-kg prices in EU and US markets.
TRFK 306/1 cultivar — specially selected and cultivated under strict agronomic controls.
Purple Tea
Koisagat Estate, Kenya
Since 2013
Kuinet's premium tea reaches buyers across the world — with Tetley UK as a key partner. Our integrated supply chain, quality controls, and traceability systems ensure consistent excellence from estate to cup.
DL Farms Kuinet applies internationally recognised agronomic and food safety standards, making our products market-ready for the world's most demanding buyers.
Key buyer: Tetley UK — premium orthodox and specialty teas.
Primary export destination — orthodox, CTC, and purple tea blends.
Growing demand for Kenyan specialty teas including purple varieties.
Exporting from
Kenya to the World
Sustainability is not a policy at Kuinet — it's how we farm every day.
Regular soil testing, crop rotation planning, and organic input programmes maintain long-term soil fertility across Koisagat's 1,342 acres.
Precision irrigation systems and water recycling processes reduce consumption while maintaining optimal growing conditions across all estates.
Koisagat maintains over 100,000 fuel and woodlot trees — reducing carbon footprint, preventing erosion, and supporting biodiversity on the estate.
Two schools and worker housing at Koisagat ensure our farming community has access to education and quality living conditions.
Powered by the DL Group's 80MW solar capacity from Eldosol and Radiant plants — clean energy across farm and factory operations.
100% traceability from bush selection to export — certified and market-ready for the world's most demanding buyers.
Partner with Kuinet for consistent quality, full traceability, and long-term supply of Kenya's finest teas.