Single-Origin · Lake Kivu Highlands

Tea grown in volcanic earth, at the edge of the Rift.

Rwandan tea is regarded as the finest in Africa. KIVU Leaf brings it — single-origin, grown in high-altitude volcanic soil around Lake Kivu — to Nigerian and West African markets, retail-ready and export-certified.

KIVU Leaf tea fields in the Rwandan highlands
Our team at the source · Rwandan highlands
Ecocert Organic — EU & USDA ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Rainforest Alliance FDA GMP Certificate of Analysis per batch CAC-registered in Nigeria
The Origin

One region. One leaf. A cup with nothing hidden.

KIVU Leaf tea is grown in the volcanic highlands surrounding Lake Kivu, on the western edge of Rwanda — one of Africa's most celebrated high-altitude growing regions. Mineral-rich volcanic soil, cool mountain air, steady rainfall and bright equatorial sun produce a leaf of exceptional clarity, aroma and depth.

It is single-origin: not blended from many sources, but drawn from one renowned terroir and carried through a fully certified supply chain — from highland estate to a retail-ready pack.

RegionLake Kivu Highlands, Rwanda
Elevation1,800–2,500 m
CharacterSingle-origin, high-altitude
Export marketsEU · North America · Middle East
The Range

Black, green, and specialty grades.

Black Tea · CTC

Premium Black

Grades PD · PF1 · 2g teabag

Full-bodied, brisk and richly coloured in the cup. Ideal for premium teabags and everyday drinking.

Green Tea

Premium Green

Grades D1 · Broken Leaf · 2g teabag

Clean, fresh and smooth, with the bright, delicate character typical of high-altitude leaf.

Specialty

Limited Lots

White tea & limited-lot grades · on request

Rare high-altitude pickings and specialty grades, available to order for partners seeking something distinctive.

Also From the Highlands

Single-origin Rwandan Arabica.

The same Lake Kivu volcanic highlands that grow our tea produce some of Africa's most sought-after coffee. Our Dark Roast Arabica is 100% single-origin Rwandan Bourbon — roasted and ground at source, and recognised globally among the world's premium single-origin coffees.

Available as whole bean or ground, in bulk and as a white-label retail line for partners building a premium range.

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VarietalRed Bourbon Arabica
OriginLake Kivu Highlands, Rwanda
FormatsWhole bean · Ground
RoastDark roast, at source
ProfileClean, bright, caramel sweetness
SupplyBulk & white-label, per order
From the Source

We go to the farm ourselves.

Our tea is grown in the Rwandan highlands and picked by hand. These are our own visits to the estates — the fields, the people, and the leaf before it ever reaches a pack.

Watch

See it for yourself.

A look at the origin, the fields and the leaf behind KIVU Leaf.

The colour in the cup
Inside the factory & packaging
Harvesting at the source

More films coming soon — product, process and partner stories. Follow @kivuleaf_tea for the latest.

✓ Fully Certified & Export-Grade

Certified to the standards the EU and USA demand.

Every KIVU Leaf product is backed by internationally recognised certifications — the same credentials required to sell into Europe and North America. This is proof, not promise.

Ecocert Organic
EU Regulation 2018/848 — certified organic for the European Union market
Ecocert USDA NOP
US National Organic Program — certified organic for the United States market
ISO 22000:2018
Internationally recognised food-safety management system
Rainforest Alliance
Sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing
FDA GMP
Certified good manufacturing practices at the production facility
Certificate of Analysis
Batch-level CoA issued with every consignment
CAC Registered
Helix Natura Ltd — a company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria

Original certificates and batch-level Certificates of Analysis are made available to committed partners under confidentiality. Our production is fully certified; our sourcing relationships are held in confidence, as is standard for a manufacturer's supply chain.

Partner With Us

Distribute our tea — or build your own brand on it.

We supply premium Rwandan tea in bulk, landed in Nigeria, and produce retail-ready packs under your own brand at our Lagos facility. We can even handle your NAFDAC product registration and brand setup — so you launch without the paperwork headache. Choose the relationship that fits your market.

01 · SUPPLY

Bulk & Wholesale

Premium black & green tea at partner rates — product, freight and clearing included, delivered ex-warehouse Lagos. Volume-tiered pricing.

Landed Nigeria · Certificate of Analysis per batch
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02 · EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive Distributor

Lock a territory or channel as its sole distributor, against an agreed volume commitment. Protected market, priority supply, partner pricing.

By territory or channel · volume-based
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03 · YOUR BRAND

White-Label Partner

Your own tea brand, produced by us: blending, teabag filling, labelling and cartoning at our Lagos facility — plus brand identity, pack design, and full NAFDAC registration handled for you.

Retail-ready under your brand
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04 · RETAIL

Stockist & Reseller

For shops, supermarkets and online sellers: carry KIVU Leaf in your store at reseller terms, with reliable resupply.

Shelf-ready packs · trade terms
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Strategic supply partnerships — larger collaborations (co-production, long-term supply agreements) are handled privately, case by case. Reach out and we'll arrange a direct conversation.
Questions

Everything you need to know.

Is Rwandan tea really that good?

Yes. Rwandan tea is widely regarded as the finest in Africa — grown at 1,800–2,500m in mineral-rich volcanic soil, it's prized on the global specialty market for its brightness and clean finish, and exported to the EU, North America and the Middle East.

Can you help me register my brand with NAFDAC?

Yes. For white-label and volume partners, we handle the full NAFDAC product registration for your brand, along with brand identity, pack design and trademark support — so you can launch without navigating the paperwork yourself.

Is KIVU Leaf a registered Nigerian company?

Yes. KIVU Leaf is a division of Helix Natura Ltd, a company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria, operating from Lagos.

What does "landed Nigeria" mean in your pricing?

Our bulk rates include the product, international freight and customs clearance, delivered ex-warehouse Lagos. You bear no separate clearing or port cost — the price you see is the price to your door.

What grades do you supply?

Standard tea-bag grades: Black Tea CTC (PD, PF1) and Green Tea (D1, Broken Leaf). Specialty and limited-lot grades — including white tea — are available on request. Single-origin Arabica coffee is available as a premium line.

Can I sell under my own brand?

Absolutely. We import in bulk and pack retail-ready product in Lagos under your own brand — you keep your full retail margin, and your brand assets remain entirely yours.

Can I see certificates and samples?

Yes. Certificates of Analysis and full certification originals are shared with committed partners under confidentiality, and samples can be arranged. Serious buyers are also welcome to visit our facility and taste by appointment.

Get in touch

Request a quote or a sample.

CompanyKIVU Leaf — A Division of Helix Natura Ltd

Facility & Office10A, Daffodil Street, Rush Court, Peninsula Garden Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos State, Nigeria

Webkivuleaf.com

WhatsApp+234 901 068 1015

Direct call+250 799 902 873

Instagram@kivuleaf_tea

Emailinfo@kivuleaf.com

Serious buyers are welcome to arrange a facility visit and product tasting by appointment.