In short: Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is a black tea estate in Kericho, Kenya, operating at 2,010 metres elevation and producing black tea.
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is a tea estate and processing facility located in the Kericho region of Kenya, operating at an elevation of 2,010 metres above sea level. The estate is self-operated under the same company name. No major commercial buyers have been publicly recorded in available trade data.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,010 metres elevation in Kericho, this estate sits within one of Kenya's premier tea-growing zones, where altitude and equatorial latitude typically combine to create conditions that favour consistent year-round production. Estates at this elevation in the Kenyan highlands generally experience moderate temperatures and substantial cloud cover, factors that tend to slow leaf growth and can encourage the accumulation of secondary metabolites associated with briskness and colour in black tea.
The Kericho region is known for its volcanic soils and reliable rainfall distribution, conditions that typically support vigorous tea cultivation. Diurnal temperature variation at this altitude often contributes to the development of complex flavour precursors in the leaf, while the equatorial position means that seasonal fluctuations in day length are minimal, a characteristic that generally permits multiple flushes throughout the year.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Kericho teas from this elevation band are typically processed as CTC (cut, tear, curl) or orthodox black teas, and are generally characterised by bright, coppery liquors with brisk, clean profiles. High-altitude Kenyan blacks often exhibit notable astringency and body, qualities that make them popular for blending in both packet tea and foodservice sectors. Cupping notes from estates in this zone frequently reference malty or slightly floral undertones, though specific tasting characteristics for this facility have not been published.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited lies at -0.3689, 35.2863 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 2010 m elevation is the joint 7th highest of 44 estates we map in Kericho. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Changana (Changana Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
- Kitumbe (Kitumbe Tea) — under 1 km away · Kenya
- BONDET (Chomogonday / Kymulot Tea) — under 1 km away
- Bureti Tea Company Ltd, Kalyet Tea Factory — under 1 km away
- CHEBOSWA — under 1 km away
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited (2,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 14% more than the 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Studio | Kattabettu, India | 2,010 m | 1,405 mm | 19.9 °C |
| Nyankoba Tea Factory | Kenya, Kenya | 2,012 m | 754 mm | 24.1 °C |
| Marybong Tea Estate | West Bengal, India | 2,016 m | 2,294 mm | 17.7 °C |
| GACHEGE | Kenya, Kenya | 2,003 m | 1,455 mm | 19.8 °C |
| Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd. | Yongde County, China | 2,002 m | 2,779 mm | 19.9 °C |
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 93% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,010 m | 2,010 m | 1,836 to 2,437 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,984 mm | 1,984 mm | 1,021 to 1,984 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.4 °C | 22.4 °C | 20.5 to 25.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.8 °C | 11.8 °C | 9.7 to 12.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited’s coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (286 mm) and the driest was February (16 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.4 °C and overnight lows 11.8 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and August the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,984 mm |
| Wettest month | October (286 mm) |
| Driest month | February (16 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.4 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.8 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited located?
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.
Who operates Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited?
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is operated by Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited produce?
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 mm).
How does Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kipchimchim Group, Mbogo Valley Tea Factory Limited recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 14% more rain than the 1,737 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].
