In short: Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory is a black tea estate in the Kericho region of Kenya, operating at 2,010 metres elevation.
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory is a tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an elevation of 2,010 metres. The estate is operated by Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory. No public records identify its buyer base at this time.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,010 metres, the estate sits within the high-altitude tea belt that characterises much of Kericho. Estates at this elevation in equatorial East Africa typically experience a twice-yearly pattern of rainfall aligned with the seasonal movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, often yielding two main flush periods. Cool nights and warm days at this altitude tend to moderate vegetative growth and may contribute to slower leaf maturation.
Kericho's soils, formed on volcanic parent material, generally offer good drainage and acidity levels suited to Camellia sinensis. The combination of elevation, equatorial latitude, and relatively stable temperatures year-round tends to support consistent cropping cycles, although local microclimate, aspect, and management all play significant roles in determining yield and leaf quality.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Kericho teas from elevations around 2,000 metres typically yield bright, brisk liquors with pronounced astringency and a coppery colour. The cup profile common to this region often features clean, malty or slightly floral notes, though individual factory processing methods and plucking standards can introduce considerable variation. Such teas are generally well suited to blending and are widely used in both packet tea and foodservice applications.
Operator
The estate is operated by Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory. No other estates under this operator are currently recorded in the directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory 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, Setyon Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory (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, Setyon Tea Factory 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, Setyon Tea Factory Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory 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, Setyon Tea Factory 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, Setyon Tea Factory | 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, Setyon Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory’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, Setyon Tea Factory located?
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.
Who operates Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory?
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory is operated by Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory produce?
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory 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, Setyon Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Kipchimchim Group, Setyon Tea Factory 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].
