NYARINDA

Nyarinda is a tea estate situated in Ikonge, Nyamira County, in the western highlands of Kenya. The estate operates at an elevation of 1,778 metres and is managed by Mogeni Tea Factory. It produces black tea and is recorded as supplying the British supermarket chain Morrisons.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,778 metres above sea level, Nyarinda occupies a mid‑to‑high elevation band in the Kenyan highlands, a zone that typically experiences moderate temperatures and a relatively high incidence of cloud cover. Estates at this altitude in western Kenya generally benefit from bi‑modal rainfall, with long rains from March to May and short rains from October to December, supporting near year‑round plucking. The equatorial latitude—Nyarinda lies almost directly on the equator—tends to deliver consistent day‑length and stable temperatures, factors that often favour steady vegetative growth.

The soils in Nyamira County are commonly derived from volcanic parent material, which tends to offer good drainage and a nutrient profile conducive to tea cultivation. The combination of altitude, equatorial position and rainfall distribution typically supports robust shoot development and a brisk, coppery liquor character in black teas from this region. Diurnal temperature variation at this elevation is generally moderate, which often contributes to a balance between yield and cup complexity.

Tea Produced

Nyarinda produces black tea. Estates in Nyamira County at comparable elevations typically yield teas with a bright, coppery infusion and a brisk, full‑bodied character. The cup profile often features malty notes and a clean astringency, qualities that tend to perform well in blended breakfast teas and single‑origin offerings for the retail market. The equatorial growing conditions generally support consistent leaf quality across multiple plucking cycles throughout the year.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Nyarinda is recorded as supplying Morrisons, one of the United Kingdom's major supermarket chains. This relationship places the estate within a supply chain serving a large, price‑sensitive retail segment that demands both volume consistency and traceability. Supplying a mainstream UK grocer typically requires adherence to the buyer's sourcing standards and regular third‑party audit, even when formal certifications are not publicly disclosed. The presence of a direct supply link to a named retailer suggests that Nyarinda's output meets the quality and logistical benchmarks expected by established Western buyers.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Operator

Nyarinda is operated by Mogeni Tea Factory. Mogeni also manages at least one other estate recorded in industry supply‑chain directories, indicating a modest multi‑site operation within the region. Factory‑based operators in Kenya's smallholder‑dominated growing areas often serve both estate plantings and contracted outgrowers, though the precise ownership and sourcing model for Nyarinda has not been publicly detailed.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

NYARINDA lies at -0.5323, 35.0292 in IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY, Kenya. Its 1778 m elevation is the joint 146th highest of 187 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• MOGENI — under 1 km away
• Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates — 2.9 km away · C22 Road
• SANGANYI — 11 km away · Kebirigo
• Kebirigo Tea Factory — 11 km away · Nyamira
• Sasini Plc., Kipkebe Tea Factory — 13 km away · Kericho

Estates at a Similar Altitude to NYARINDA

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match NYARINDA (1,778 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. NYARINDA recorded 1,351 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,402 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Kimunye Tea Factory	Kimunye, Kenya	1,779 m	1,178 mm	21.4 °C
Kilkotagiri	Tamil Nadu, India	1,780 m	1,459 mm	20.9 °C
Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd	KANGEMA, Kenya	1,775 m	1,161 mm	23.0 °C
Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden	Dhankuta Municipality Ward No 1, Nepal	1,786 m	2,160 mm	19.4 °C
Dl Teas Tanzania, Kibena Tea Factory- Njombe	Ninga, Tanzania United Republic Of	1,770 m	1,053 mm	21.6 °C

NYARINDA Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, NYARINDA is drier than 61% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 78% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets NYARINDA against the 186 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	NYARINDA	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,778 m	1,992 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,351 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	24.8 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	13.6 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at NYARINDA (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for NYARINDA’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 NYARINDA located?

NYARINDA is in IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY, Kenya, at coordinates -0.5323, 35.0292, at an elevation of about 1778 metres.

Who operates NYARINDA?

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

What type of tea does NYARINDA produce?

NYARINDA is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does NYARINDA supply?

Public supplier disclosures record NYARINDA as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does NYARINDA receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,351 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (200 mm).

How does NYARINDA compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,402 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,351 mm at NYARINDA.

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].