KIONYO

Kionyo is a tea estate in Kenya's 710 region, situated at 821 metres above sea level at latitude –0.024° and longitude 37.906°. The estate is operated by Kionyo and produces black tea. It is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, the British supermarket chain.

Terroir & Climate

At 821 metres, Kionyo occupies a mid-elevation position within Kenya's tea-growing landscape. Estates at this altitude typically experience warmer conditions than high-elevation sites, often resulting in faster leaf growth and a growing cycle less interrupted by cool temperatures. The region's proximity to the equator generally means consistent day-length year-round, which can support near-continuous cropping in favourable conditions.

Kenya's tea zones at this elevation band tend to receive reliable rainfall and moderate diurnal temperature variation. These conditions generally favour vigorous vegetative growth and the production of leaf with pronounced briskness and colour in the cup. The relatively lower altitude compared to premium highland estates often correlates with greater yield per hectare, though leaf character typically reflects the faster growth rate associated with warmer mesoclimates.

Tea Produced

Kionyo produces black tea. Kenyan black teas from mid-elevation estates in this latitude and altitude range typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with characteristic briskness and astringency. The cup profile often features malty or slightly grassy notes, with good strength and colour that make such teas well-suited to blending for retail markets. Estates at this elevation generally produce leaf that performs reliably in tea-bag formats, delivering body and colour without the delicate complexity associated with high-grown, slower-maturing leaf.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Kionyo is recorded as a supplier to Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within the supply chain for own-label and retail tea products that prioritise consistency, colour, and competitive pricing. Kenyan origin is frequently highlighted on British retail packaging, and supply to a large grocery multiple suggests that Kionyo's output meets the quality assurance, traceability, and volume requirements of modern supermarket procurement.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

The estate is operated by Kionyo. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in the directory.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

KIONYO lies at -0.0236, 37.9062 in 710, Kenya. Its 821 m elevation is the joint 184th highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• KOBEL — under 1 km away · Kenya
• LELAGOIN — under 1 km away · Rift Valley
• Kenya Tea Development Agency, Michimikuru — 22 km away · Meru
• IGEMBE (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) — 22 km away · Igembe South
• KIEGOI (Kiegoi \u0026 Igembe Factory) — 22 km away · Igembe South

Estates at a Similar Altitude to KIONYO

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match KIONYO (821 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. KIONYO recorded 1,066 mm in 2025, 59% less than the 2,603 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
Wallardie Tea Estate	Vandiperiyar Idukki, India	817 m	2,600 mm	25.1 °C
Kegalle Plantations, Dotel Oya	Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka	827 m	3,033 mm	25.6 °C
Ingurugala	Central Province, Sri Lanka	828 m	3,032 mm	25.7 °C
Choke Chamroen Tea Co Ltd	Chiang Rai, Thailand	806 m	1,748 mm	26.0 °C
Moongalaar Tea Estate	Periyar, India	804 m	2,600 mm	25.8 °C

KIONYO Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, KIONYO is drier than 78% of the others by 2025 rainfall; the lowest of the 186 estates by elevation; warmer than 99% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets KIONYO against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	KIONYO	Country median	Country range
Elevation	821 m	1,990 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,066 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	30.2 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.8 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at KIONYO (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for KIONYO’s coordinates recorded 1,066 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (188 mm) and the driest was September (14 mm). Daytime highs averaged 30.2 °C and overnight lows 19.8 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and November the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,066 mm
Wettest month	April (188 mm)
Driest month	September (14 mm)
Mean daily high	30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	19.8 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is KIONYO located?

KIONYO is in 710, Kenya, at coordinates -0.0236, 37.9062, at an elevation of about 821 metres.

Who operates KIONYO?

KIONYO is operated by Kionyo, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does KIONYO produce?

KIONYO is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does KIONYO supply?

Public supplier disclosures record KIONYO as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does KIONYO receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,066 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (188 mm).

How does KIONYO compare with estates at a similar elevation?

KIONYO recorded 1,066 mm in 2025, 59% less rain than the 2,603 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].