KT

KT is a tea estate in Misiones province, Argentina, operated by Koch Tschirsch SACIFel. Situated at 325 metres elevation in Argentina's principal tea-growing region, the estate produces black tea and is known to supply the British retailer Morrisons.

Terroir & Climate

At 325 metres in Misiones, KT occupies a relatively low elevation in subtropical northern Argentina, where the province borders Brazil and Paraguay. Estates at this latitude and altitude typically experience warm, humid conditions with well-distributed rainfall throughout the year, supporting continuous vegetative growth across an extended cropping season. The combination of warmth and moisture generally favours rapid leaf development and high biochemical activity in the growing shoots.

Tea cultivation in Misiones tends to benefit from red lateritic soils and the absence of a pronounced winter dormancy, conditions that often allow multiple harvests annually. However, estates at this elevation do not experience the diurnal temperature variation or slower maturation cycles associated with higher-altitude gardens, which can influence the development of secondary metabolites and the structure of the processed leaf.

Tea Produced

KT produces black tea, the dominant style manufactured in Argentina's Misiones region. Estates in this subtropical zone typically yield black teas with bold, straightforward flavour profiles, often characterised by malty sweetness and moderate astringency. The warm, low-altitude growing environment generally supports vigorous growth and teas that tend toward briskness and strength in the cup, qualities that suit blending for retail markets. Without specific harvest or processing details, the precise character of KT's output remains unverified, but Misiones black teas are commonly used in breakfast blends and everyday branded lines.

Supply Chain & Market Position

KT is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship positions the estate within a high-volume retail supply chain, where consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable output are typically essential. Supplying a grocer of Morrisons' scale suggests that KT's production is oriented toward branded or own-label blends destined for the British mass market, reflecting Argentina's established role as a supplier of cost-effective black teas to Europe.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Koch Tschirsch SACIFel, a company whose name suggests European heritage and a presence in Argentina's tea sector. No other estates operated by Koch Tschirsch SACIFel are currently recorded in this directory, and further details regarding the company's scale, history, or portfolio are not verified.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

KT lies at -27.6090, -55.3283 in Misiones, Argentina. Its 325 m elevation is the 6th highest of 8 estates we map in Misiones. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Las Treinta — 22 km away · Misiones province
• Hinz — 25 km away · AV.SARMIENTO 986 PISO 1 LOC. 9 ()OBERA MISIONE
• Packing Plant Italia — 25 km away
• CASA FUENTES SACIFI — 26 km away · Av. Libertad Oberá
• Agroteales S.R.L. — 29 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to KT

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KT (325 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KT recorded 1,896 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,958 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Lucky Dais	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	326 m	2,647 mm	27.9 °C
Urubokka	Southern Province, Sri Lanka	329 m	2,210 mm	28.8 °C
Rohini Tea Estate	Subash Ghisingh Marg, India	319 m	2,269 mm	27.0 °C
ZTG Qinliu Tea Base	Fujian Province, China	316 m	1,643 mm	25.8 °C
Waterfall Tea Estate	Valparai, India	313 m	1,020 mm	32.1 °C

KT Compared with Misiones

In Misiones, KT is the wettest of the 8 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 71% of the others by elevation; warmer than 57% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets KT against the 7 other estates we map in Misiones, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	KT	Region median	Region range
Elevation	325 m	361 m	173 to 482 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,896 mm	1,816 mm	1,728 to 1,860 mm
Mean daily high	26.3 °C	26.0 °C	25.7 to 27.4 °C
Mean overnight low	16.4 °C	16.1 °C	14.9 to 16.7 °C

Observed Climate at KT (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KT’s coordinates recorded 1,896 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was December (304 mm) and the driest was March (69 mm). Daytime highs averaged 26.3 °C and overnight lows 16.4 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and June the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,896 mm
Wettest month	December (304 mm)
Driest month	March (69 mm)
Mean daily high	26.3 °C
Mean overnight low	16.4 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KT located?

KT is in Misiones, Argentina, at coordinates -27.6090, -55.3283, at an elevation of about 325 metres.

Who operates KT?

KT is operated by Koch Tschirsch SACIFel, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does KT produce?

KT is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does KT supply?

Public supplier disclosures record KT as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does KT receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,896 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in December (304 mm).

How does KT compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,958 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,896 mm at KT.

Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].