In short: Kipkebe & Keritor Tea Estates is a Kenyan black tea producer on the C22 Road, operated by Kipkebe Ltd. (Sasini) and certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership.
Kipkebe & Keritor Tea Estates is a black tea producer located along the C22 Road in Kenya, at an elevation of 1,886 metres. The operation is managed by Kipkebe Ltd., a subsidiary of Sasini, and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership. No buyer relationships are recorded in available industry data.
Terroir & Climate
At 1,886 metres above sea level, the estate occupies a mid-to-high elevation band that typically moderates daytime temperatures and increases diurnal variation, factors often associated with slower leaf maturation in Kenyan tea-growing zones. Estates at this altitude in the Rift Valley highlands generally experience cooler nights and consistent rainfall patterns, which tend to support steady vegetative growth throughout much of the year.
The latitude, just south of the equator, generally provides relatively even day-length year-round, a characteristic that often underpins continuous cropping cycles in equatorial tea regions. Soils in this part of Kenya are typically volcanic in origin, and such substrates tend to offer good drainage and mineral availability, factors that can influence root development and nutrient uptake in established tea bushes.
Tea Produced
Kipkebe & Keritor produces black tea, the dominant style in Kenya's export-focused industry. Estates in this altitude range and region typically yield teas with brisk, bright liquor characteristics and a clean, copper-coloured infusion. The cup profile often exhibits malty or slightly astringent notes, attributes that tend to make Kenyan blacks well-suited to blending in breakfast-style and everyday teas in export markets.
Operator
Kipkebe Ltd., the operating company, is part of the Sasini group, a long-established name in Kenyan agriculture with interests across tea, coffee, and horticulture. No other estates operated by Kipkebe Ltd. are currently recorded in this directory, though Sasini's broader portfolio includes multiple agricultural ventures within Kenya.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership, a multi-stakeholder initiative that monitors labour standards, environmental practices, and community engagement on member estates. For buyers, this certification provides third-party assurance that baseline social and environmental criteria are being monitored; for workers, it typically entails regular audits of wages, housing, health and safety provisions, and grievance mechanisms.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates lies at -0.5568, 35.0392 in C22 Road, Kenya. Its 1886 m elevation is the 112th highest of 201 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- MOGENI — 2.9 km away · IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY
- Mogeni Tea Factory Ltd (Mofl) — 2.9 km away · Nyamira
- SANGANYI — 10 km away · Kebirigo
- Kebirigo Tea Factory — 12 km away · Nyamira
- CHANGOI — 17 km away · 124- Cheborge
Observed Climate at Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates’s coordinates recorded 1,351 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was March (200 mm) and the driest was February (10 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.8 °C and overnight lows 13.6 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,351 mm |
| Wettest month | March (200 mm) |
| Driest month | February (10 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 24.8 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 13.6 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates located?
Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates is in C22 Road, Kenya, at coordinates -0.5568, 35.0392, at an elevation of about 1886 metres.
Who operates Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates?
Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates is operated by Kipkebe Ltd. (Sasini), according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates produce?
Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates hold?
Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.
How much rain does Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,351 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (200 mm).
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].
