Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd

What Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd does

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd is a privately held Rwandan tea producer and exporter operating a single estate and factory in the Nyamasheke highlands. The company cultivates tea in volcanic soil at high altitude and processes it using the CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) method, yielding a portfolio of five Black CTC grades — BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1), PF1 (Pekoe Fannings 1), PD (Pekoe Dust), D1 (Dust 1), and F1 (Fannings 1). Beyond bulk tea supply, Cyato offers private labeling for end-consumer tea bags and loose-leaf formats, custom blending of grades and flavored teas, and flexible packaging/branding services to match retailer or distributor requirements.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and B2B, targeting tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders worldwide through direct outreach, dedicated sourcing consultations booked via Calendly, and active participation in the Mombasa Tea Auction. Revenue is generated through bulk tea export transactions, private label and co-packaging engagements, and custom blending services, with pricing negotiated on a consultation basis rather than publicly disclosed. The supporting digital footprint is limited to a company website (cyatotea.net), a blog emphasizing Rwandan tea heritage and health benefits, and standard contact channels, indicating a small-to-mid scale operation with global reach but constrained marketing infrastructure.

Name

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd

Legal name

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd

Website

https://cyatotea.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd is a Rwandan tea producer and exporter based in the Nyamasheke highlands, offering single-origin Black CTC tea grades (BP1, PF1, PD, D1, F1), private labeling, custom blending, and bulk export to global tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tea Production

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tea Processing (Withering, Rolling, Fermentation, Drying) (AFAFADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tea, Coffee & Cocoa Farming (Beverage Specialty Crops) (AFAGAGAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Tea (Leaf, Bagged, Instant, Concentrates) (CRADAHAE)

Keywords

• Bulk tea export
• CTC tea processing
• Private label tea
• Custom tea blending
• Single-origin tea

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyamasheke

HQ country

Rwanda

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bulk Tea Export: Export of CTC tea grades (BP1, PF1, PD, D1, F1) to global buyers including tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders worldwide through the Mombasa Tea Auction and direct sales.
2. Private Label Solutions: Private labeling services for end-consumer tea bags and loose-leaf teas, including custom blending of grades and flavored teas, flexible packaging and branding to match retail or distribution goals.
3. Custom Blending: Custom blending of tea grades and flavored teas tailored to specific market needs, with end-to-end support from sourcing to shelf-ready product.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd is a Rwandan tea producer that cultivates and CTC-processes single-origin Black tea in the Nyamasheke highlands, offering five grades (BP1, PF1, PD, D1, F1) as bulk supply for global tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders. Beyond bulk export, the company provides private labeling for end-consumer tea bags and loose-leaf teas, custom blending of grades and flavored teas, and dedicated tea sourcing consultations.

Product overview

Cyato Tea Plantation & Factory Ltd is a Rwandan tea producer offering single-origin Black CTC teas from the Nyamasheke highlands, available in five grades: BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1), PF1 (Pekoe Fannings 1), PD (Pekoe Dust), D1 (Dust 1), and F1 (Fannings 1). The product portfolio combines bulk tea export with value-added services including private labeling for end-consumer products, custom blending for flavored and grade-specific teas, and tea sourcing consultations. The company operates globally through the Mombasa Tea Auction and direct bulk supply relationships with tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black CTC Tea (Primary Grades) Single-origin Rwandan Black CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) teas offered in four primary grades: BP1 (Broken Pekoe 1), PF1 (Pekoe Fannings 1), PD (Pekoe Dust), and D1 (Dust 1). These teas are characterized by their bright color, bold flavor, smooth body, and rich aroma, grown in volcanic soil highlands of Nyamasheke.
• Black CTC Tea (Secondary Grades) Secondary grade Black CTC tea including F1 (Fannings 1), described as smooth and balanced. Offered alongside primary grades for buyers seeking a range of flavor profiles.
• Private Label Tea Private labeling services for end-consumer tea bags and loose-leaf teas, enabling distributors, importers, and blenders to market Cyato Tea products under their own brand names with flexible packaging and branding options.
• Custom Blending Services Custom blending of tea grades and flavored teas tailored to specific market preferences, supporting flexible packaging and branding to match retail or distribution goals.
• Bulk Tea Supply & Export Bulk tea supply and export worldwide, with active participation in the Mombasa Tea Auction, serving tea packers, wholesalers, importers, and blenders globally.
• Tea Sourcing Consultation Dedicated sourcing consultation services for buyers, tea packers, distributors, importers, and blenders worldwide to explore bulk supply options, custom blends, and private labeling opportunities.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Van Rees Group: International tea trader and blender sourcing CTC and other teas from Africa and Asia, supplying packers and private-label buyers worldwide. Comparable as a B2B tea intermediary offering blending and supply solutions to the same target customer segments.
• Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd: Rwandan tea grower and processor with own estate and factory producing CTC black tea for export via the Mombasa Auction. Closely comparable in origin, processing method, and B2B export model.
• Williamson Tea Kenya: Kenyan tea producer with own estates and CTC processing, exporting bulk tea via Mombasa and direct channels. Closely comparable as an East African CTC tea estate targeting global packers and blenders.
• Sorwathe Tea: Another Rwandan tea producer and exporter operating its own plantation and factory, producing CTC and green teas for global bulk and private-label markets. Directly comparable as a fellow Rwandan single-origin supplier competing at the Mombasa Auction and in B2B channels.

Emerging players

• Harney & Sons: US-based specialty tea company sourcing single-origin and blended teas globally, including African origins, with strong private-label and mail-order channels. Comparable as a downstream specialty/private-label buyer that could be an attractive customer or partnership for a Rwandan single-origin supplier.

Broad incumbents

• James Finlay (Finlays): Global tea producer and supplier with significant East African (Kenyan) CTC operations, plus sourcing, blending, and private-label capabilities. Comparable as a large-scale CTC producer offering private label and bulk export services to global packers.
• McLeod Russel India: One of the world's largest tea plantation companies, producing bulk CTC and orthodox teas for global packers and blenders. Comparable as a vertically integrated estate operator with global B2B distribution.
• Tata Consumer Products (Tata Tea): Large Indian-headquartered tea company owning multiple global brands (Tetley, Tata Tea) with extensive plantation, processing, and private-label operations. Comparable as a global tea producer with vertically integrated estates and B2B/private-label capabilities.
• Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA): Dominant Kenyan smallholder tea producer managing dozens of factories and a major Mombasa Auction participant, exporting CTC black tea globally. Comparable as a large-volume East African CTC exporter serving the same global buyer base.
• Twinings (ABF): Iconic global tea brand owned by Associated British Foods, sourcing bulk teas from multiple origins for blending, private label, and retail distribution. Comparable as a major downstream buyer/custom blending customer profile that Cyato's CTC supply could feed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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