A Timeless Mombasa Institution Prepares Itself for Change

The Tea Trade Center in Mombasa, Kenya, where the weekly auctions are held, February 15, 2012

Etiquette in the auction room is strict, with ties required for brokers and smart collared shirts for buyers, February 14, 2012

Tom Muchura, director of Africa Tea Brokers, tastes hundreds of tea every week, February 15, 2012

Teas lined up waiting to be tasted at Africa Tea Brokers, February 15, 2012

Teas lined up to be tasted at Africa Tea Brokers, February 15, 2012