SANGANYI

Sanganyi is a tea estate located in the Kebirigo area of Kenya, operated by Sanganyi. Situated at an altitude of 2,031 metres above sea level, the estate produces black tea and is recorded as a supplier to the British supermarket chain Morrisons.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,031 metres, Sanganyi occupies high-altitude terrain in Kenya's tea-growing belt. Estates at this elevation typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland plantings, conditions that tend to slow leaf maturation and can contribute to more complex biochemical development in the flush. The equatorial latitude means daylight hours remain relatively constant throughout the year, while the altitude generally moderates the tropical heat.

Rainfall patterns in the Kebirigo region are typically bimodal, with long rains often arriving in March to May and short rains in October to December, though the specific microclimate at this elevation may differ. The volcanic soils common to many Kenyan tea districts tend to offer good drainage and mineral content, factors that often support vigorous vegetative growth when combined with the reliable moisture and temperatures found at higher altitudes.

Tea Produced

Sanganyi produces black tea. Kenyan black teas from high-altitude estates generally yield a brisk, copper-coloured liquor with pronounced astringency and a clean, bright character. The cooler growing conditions at elevations above 2,000 metres tend to encourage slower leaf growth, which can support the accumulation of polyphenols and contribute to the bold, flavourful profiles for which Kenyan teas are known in blending markets. Estates in this altitude band often produce leaf suited to both orthodox and CTC manufacturing methods, though specific processing details for Sanganyi are not recorded.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Sanganyi 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 retail tea, a segment that demands consistent volume, quality assurance, and competitive pricing. The presence of a large British retailer among Sanganyi's known buyers reflects Kenya's long-standing position as a key supplier to the UK tea market, where Kenyan leaf is valued for its strength and reliability in blended products.

• Recorded supplier to  Morrisons

Location & Neighbouring Estates

SANGANYI lies at -0.6028, 34.9603 in Kebirigo, Kenya. Its 2031 m elevation is the 43rd highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• Kebirigo Tea Factory — 4.9 km away · Nyamira
• Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates — 10 km away · C22 Road
• MOGENI — 11 km away · IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY
• NYARINDA — 11 km away · IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY
• Tombe Tea Factory — 11 km away · Nairobi

Estates at a Similar Altitude to SANGANYI

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match SANGANYI (2,031 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. SANGANYI recorded 1,290 mm in 2025, 24% less than the 1,694 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
Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc)	Kericho, Kenya	2,027 m	1,919 mm	22.0 °C
Sorwathe S.A.R.L.	Kinihira Sector, Rwanda	2,026 m	1,213 mm	22.0 °C
Chinga Tea Factory	Othaya, Kenya	2,040 m	1,640 mm	19.9 °C
Marybong Tea Estate	West Bengal, India	2,016 m	2,294 mm	17.7 °C
Tea Studio	Kattabettu, India	2,010 m	1,405 mm	19.9 °C

SANGANYI Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, SANGANYI is drier than 63% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 77% of the others by elevation; warmer than 67% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets SANGANYI against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	SANGANYI	Country median	Country range
Elevation	2,031 m	1,989 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,290 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	23.7 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at SANGANYI (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for SANGANYI’s coordinates recorded 1,290 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (200 mm) and the driest was February (19 mm). Daytime highs averaged 23.7 °C and overnight lows 12.9 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,290 mm
Wettest month	October (200 mm)
Driest month	February (19 mm)
Mean daily high	23.7 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SANGANYI located?

SANGANYI is in Kebirigo, Kenya, at coordinates -0.6028, 34.9603, at an elevation of about 2031 metres.

Who operates SANGANYI?

SANGANYI is operated by Sanganyi, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does SANGANYI produce?

SANGANYI is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does SANGANYI supply?

Public supplier disclosures record SANGANYI as supplying Morrisons.

How much rain does SANGANYI receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,290 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (200 mm).

How does SANGANYI compare with estates at a similar elevation?

SANGANYI recorded 1,290 mm in 2025, 24% less rain than the 1,694 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].