In short: Wush Wush is a tea estate near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, operated by Ethio Agri-Ceft at an altitude of 2,302 metres and known to supply Morrisons.
Wush Wush is a tea estate located in the Addis Ababa region of Ethiopia, operated by Ethio Agri-Ceft. Situated at an altitude of 2,302 metres, the estate produces both black and green tea and is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,302 metres above sea level, Wush Wush occupies a high-altitude site in the Ethiopian highlands. Estates at this elevation typically experience cooler temperatures and significant diurnal variation, conditions that tend to slow leaf development and can encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds in the flush. The latitude, just under 9°N, generally permits year-round growing with rainfall patterns modulated by Ethiopia's regional monsoon systems.
High-altitude tea cultivation in East Africa often benefits from intense equatorial sunlight tempered by altitude, a combination that can contribute to robust leaf structure and pronounced character. Soils in the Ethiopian highlands are generally volcanic in origin, which tends to offer good drainage and mineral availability, though specific soil composition at Wush Wush has not been documented.
Tea Produced
The estate produces both black and green tea. Ethiopian high-altitude teas typically exhibit a clean, bright cup with moderate astringency and a character that can range from brisk and malty in orthodox blacks to vegetal and refreshing in greens. Teas from estates above 2,000 metres in this region often show a certain clarity and lift, though specific processing methods and cultivar selection at Wush Wush are not documented in available records.
Supply Chain & Market Position
Wush Wush is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply stream for mainstream retail tea, where Ethiopian origin is relatively uncommon compared to the dominant East African producers Kenya and Malawi. Supply to a large British grocer indicates participation in audited, volume-oriented supply chains, though the specific product lines and blend destinations are not publicly detailed.
- Recorded supplier to Morrisons
Operator
The estate is operated by Ethio Agri-Ceft, a company that manages at least two other tea-producing properties recorded in industry directories. This multi-estate portfolio suggests a degree of vertical integration and operational scale within Ethiopia's small but growing tea sector, though detailed information on the company's ownership structure and total production capacity is not widely published.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Wush Wush lies at 8.9851, 38.7267 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its 2302 m elevation is the joint 1st highest of 3 estates we map in Ethiopia. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Werraka — under 1 km away
- Gumaro — 370 km away
- Sisibo Tea Factory — 953 km away · P.O. Box 249
- Kapsara Tea Factory — 971 km away · Sibanga
- Emrok — 977 km away · Kitale
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Wush Wush
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Wush Wush (2,302 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Wush Wush recorded 1,148 mm in 2025, 21% less than the 1,455 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHUNDAVURRAI | Kannan Devan Hills, India | 2,299 m | 2,094 mm | 17.9 °C |
| Karirana Tea Estates Ltd | Kiambu, Kenya | 2,272 m | 930 mm | 20.2 °C |
| Glenfern Estate | Tamil Nadu, India | 2,247 m | 1,531 mm | 19.3 °C |
| Kisyet Tea Limited | Bomet, Kenya | 2,244 m | 1,336 mm | 21.4 °C |
| NSHILI KIVU | Kigali, Rwanda | 2,372 m | 1,382 mm | 18.6 °C |
Observed Climate at Wush Wush (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Wush Wush’s coordinates recorded 1,148 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was August (359 mm) and the driest was November (0 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.6 °C and overnight lows 10.7 °C over the year; April was the warmest month and September the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,148 mm |
| Wettest month | August (359 mm) |
| Driest month | November (0 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.6 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 10.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wush Wush located?
Wush Wush is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at coordinates 8.9851, 38.7267, at an elevation of about 2302 metres.
Who operates Wush Wush?
Wush Wush is operated by Ethio Agri-Ceft, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Wush Wush produce?
Wush Wush is recorded as producing black and green tea.
Which buyers does Wush Wush supply?
Public supplier disclosures record Wush Wush as supplying Morrisons.
How much rain does Wush Wush receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,148 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in August (359 mm).
How does Wush Wush compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Wush Wush recorded 1,148 mm in 2025, 21% less rain than the 1,455 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.
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].
