Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd is a tea factory operation situated in the Kangema region of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,775 metres. The factory processes black tea, drawing on leaf from the central highlands zone. Details of its ownership structure and supply relationships are not currently recorded in public trade databases.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,775 metres above sea level, Kanyenya-Ini occupies a mid-to-high elevation band typical of Kenya's productive central tea districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience cooler ambient temperatures and a more pronounced diurnal range than lowland gardens, conditions that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and other soluble compounds in the leaf. The latitude—just south of the equator—means day length remains fairly constant year-round, while the bimodal rainfall pattern common to this part of Kenya typically supports two annual flush cycles.

Kangema lies within the broader central highlands, a zone characterised by deep, well-drained volcanic soils and reliable orographic precipitation. These conditions generally favour consistent cropping, though estates at this elevation may see reduced yields during cooler months when growth slows. The interplay of altitude, latitude and soil type tends to produce leaf with good body and colour potential, attributes valued by blenders seeking structure and depth.

Tea Produced

Kanyenya-Ini produces black tea, the dominant category manufactured across Kenya's smallholder and estate sectors. Teas from the central highlands at this elevation typically yield a bright, coppery liquor with moderate astringency and a clean, brisk character. The cup profile generally shows good strength and colour—qualities prized in both packet-tea blends and export grades destined for Middle Eastern and United Kingdom markets. Factories in Kangema tend to produce CTC-processed leaf, though without confirmed manufacturing detail it is prudent to note only that the regional style favours full oxidation and robust, well-structured infusions.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd lies at -0.6857, 36.9687 in KANGEMA, Kenya. Its 1775 m elevation is the 148th highest of 187 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• KANYENYAINI — 5.9 km away
• GATUNGURU — 9.2 km away · Mathioya
• Chinga Tea Factory — 12 km away · Othaya
• Ikumbi Tea Factory — 13 km away · Kaharati-kangari Rd
• Gacharage Tea Factory — 13 km away · Gacharage

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd (1,775 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd recorded 1,161 mm in 2025, 19% less than the 1,440 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
MOGENI	IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY, Kenya	1,778 m	1,351 mm	24.8 °C
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
Dl Teas Tanzania, Kibena Tea Factory- Njombe	Ninga, Tanzania United Republic Of	1,770 m	1,053 mm	21.6 °C
Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden	Dhankuta Municipality Ward No 1, Nepal	1,786 m	2,160 mm	19.4 °C

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd is drier than 72% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 79% of the others by elevation; warmer than 61% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd against the 186 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,775 m	1,992 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,161 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	23.0 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	13.7 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd’s coordinates recorded 1,161 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was April (180 mm) and the driest was February (13 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.0 °C and overnight lows 13.7 °C over the year; March was the warmest month and August the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,161 mm
Wettest month	April (180 mm)
Driest month	February (13 mm)
Mean daily high	23.0 °C
Mean overnight low	13.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd located?

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd is in KANGEMA, Kenya, at coordinates -0.6857, 36.9687, at an elevation of about 1775 metres.

What type of tea does Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd produce?

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,161 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in April (180 mm).

How does Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd recorded 1,161 mm in 2025, 19% less rain than the 1,440 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].