Sorwathe Ltd. Verified listing

Company Description
Sorwathe Ltd is one of Rwanda’s leading tea producers and processors, operating a state-of-the-art tea plantation and factory located in Rulindo District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. Established in 1975, the company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality Rwandan tea for both domestic and international markets while supporting sustainable agriculture and rural community development.
Sorwathe cultivates and processes tea across more than 2,000 hectares of plantations, working in partnership with thousands of smallholder farmers organized in local cooperatives. The company produces millions of pounds of premium tea annually and exports to markets around the world.
The company is recognized for its pioneering role in Rwanda’s tea industry, including being among the first producers in the country to manufacture orthodox, green, organic, and specialty teas. Its operations follow environmentally responsible practices and are supported by international certifications such as Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance standards.
In addition to tea production, Sorwathe actively contributes to community development through initiatives in education, health care, environmental protection, and rural livelihoods, supporting thousands of farmers and workers across the region.
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Products
Sorwathe produces a wide range of premium teas for retail and export markets, including:
Black Teas
• Special Strong Highland Black Tea
• Special Light Highland Black Tea
• Valley Strong Black Tea
• Valley Light Black Tea
• CTC Black Tea
Green Teas
• Valley Green Tea
• Green Tea Tea Bags
• Lemongrass Green Tea
Specialty Teas
• White Tea
• Silver Tips Tea
• Oolong Tea
• Organic Tea
Tea Gift Packs
• Tea tasting sets
• Gift packs in traditional Agaseke baskets
These products are sold in loose tea packs, tea bags, specialty gift packaging, and export bulk formats.
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Services
Sorwathe offers a range of services linked to tea production and agro-tourism:
• Tea cultivation and plantation management
• Tea processing and manufacturing (black, green, orthodox, organic, and specialty teas)
• Bulk tea export and international supply
• Private label and specialty tea products
• Tea farm and factory tours
• Tea tourism and guesthouse accommodation
• Conference and meeting facilities at the estate