Greenfields Tea Factory

Greenfields Tea Factory is a black tea production facility located in Bomet, Kenya, at an altitude of 1,944 metres. The operation is managed by Greenfields Tea Factory, and the estate is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, a major player in the global tea trade.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,944 metres above sea level, Greenfields sits within the mid- to high-altitude band typical of Kenya's Rift Valley tea-growing regions. Estates at this elevation generally experience moderate temperatures and distinct diurnal variation, factors that tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and other flavour compounds. The equatorial latitude means that day length remains relatively constant throughout the year, which typically supports a steady growing cycle without the pronounced dormancy seen in more temperate zones.

Bomet lies in the broader Kericho tea belt, where volcanic soils and well-distributed rainfall generally create favourable conditions for Camellia sinensis cultivation. Estates in this region tend to benefit from naturally acidic soils with good drainage, characteristics often associated with consistent crop quality. The altitude and climate together suggest an environment where leaf growth is neither rushed by excessive heat nor stunted by cold, a balance that many Kenyan producers leverage for reliable year-round output.

Tea Produced

Greenfields produces black tea, the dominant category in Kenya's export portfolio. Teas from Bomet and the surrounding Kericho highlands typically yield brisk, full-bodied liquors with pronounced astringency and malty or slightly fruity notes, characteristics that have made Kenyan black teas mainstays in blended breakfast products and in markets that favour strength and colour. Estates at this altitude often produce leaf that processes into grades well-suited to CTC (crush, tear, curl) manufacture, though specifics of Greenfields' processing method are not documented here. The cup profile generally aligns with buyer expectations for robust, versatile black teas capable of standing up to milk and performing consistently across blends.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Greenfields Tea Factory is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the world's largest tea and beverage companies with extensive sourcing, blending, and distribution operations. This relationship places Greenfields within a significant global supply chain, suggesting that its output meets the quality and volume benchmarks required by a multinational buyer serving retail, food-service, and branded tea clients across multiple continents. Finlays' sourcing footprint in Kenya is substantial, and inclusion in its supplier network typically indicates a degree of operational scale and consistency.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Greenfields Tea Factory lies at -0.7778, 35.3357 in Bomet, Kenya. Its 1944 m elevation is the joint 5th highest of 9 estates we map in Bomet. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kipchimchim Group, Koyo Tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Kipchimchim Group, Merigi Tea Factory — under 1 km away
• Kymulot Factory — under 1 km away · Bomet - Tenwek - Silibwet Rd
• Chebango — 10 km away · Silibwet - Kapsoiyo - Kapsimotwa Rd
• Ndaraweta Tea Factory Ltd — 12 km away

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Greenfields Tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Greenfields Tea Factory (1,944 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Greenfields Tea Factory recorded 921 mm in 2025, 51% less than the 1,866 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
Thiashola Tea Estate	Tamil Nadu, India	1,941 m	2,112 mm	19.9 °C
Ikumbi Tea Factory	Kaharati-kangari Rd, Kenya	1,950 m	1,398 mm	21.5 °C
Orange Valley Tea Estate	Darjeeling, India	1,936 m	2,294 mm	18.0 °C
Gisakura Tea Estate	West, Rwanda	1,953 m	2,008 mm	21.1 °C
GATUNGURU	Mathioya, Kenya	1,961 m	1,518 mm	20.9 °C

Greenfields Tea Factory Compared with Bomet

In Bomet, Greenfields Tea Factory is the driest of the 9 estates by 2025 rainfall; lower than 75% of the others by elevation; cooler than 62% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Greenfields Tea Factory against the 8 other estates we map in Bomet, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.

Measure	Greenfields Tea Factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	1,944 m	1,947 m	1,803 to 2,244 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	921 mm	1,080 mm	921 to 1,755 mm
Mean daily high	24.0 °C	24.0 °C	21.4 to 25.1 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C	12.7 °C	9.8 to 12.9 °C

Observed Climate at Greenfields Tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Greenfields Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 921 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (148 mm) and the driest was November (14 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.0 °C and overnight lows 12.9 °C over the year; November was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	921 mm
Wettest month	April (148 mm)
Driest month	November (14 mm)
Mean daily high	24.0 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Greenfields Tea Factory located?

Greenfields Tea Factory is in Bomet, Kenya, at coordinates -0.7778, 35.3357, at an elevation of about 1944 metres.

Who operates Greenfields Tea Factory?

Greenfields Tea Factory is operated by Greenfields Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Greenfields Tea Factory produce?

Greenfields Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does Greenfields Tea Factory supply?

Public supplier disclosures record Greenfields Tea Factory as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does Greenfields Tea Factory receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 921 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (148 mm).

How does Greenfields Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Greenfields Tea Factory recorded 921 mm in 2025, 51% less rain than the 1,866 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].