Korara Highland Tea Factory

Korara Highland Tea Factory is a black tea production facility in the Kericho region of Kenya, operating at an elevation of 2,014 metres. The estate is operated by Korara Highland Tea Factory, a company sharing the factory's name. No downstream buyers are currently recorded in publicly available supply‑chain data.

Terroir & Climate

At 2,014 metres above sea level, Korara Highland sits firmly within the high‑altitude tea belt that has defined Kericho's reputation. Estates at this elevation typically experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than their low‑grown counterparts, factors that tend to slow vegetative growth and allow more measured development of leaf compounds. The equatorial latitude means day‑length remains relatively stable year‑round, though rainfall patterns generally shape the plucking calendar.

The Kericho region's volcanic soils and reliable precipitation have historically supported year‑round production, with many estates operating continuous plucking cycles. Altitude of this order often correlates with slower flush intervals, which can favour complexity in the made leaf. Morning mists and afternoon cloud cover are common at higher elevations in this part of the Rift Valley, moderating solar intensity during the growing season.

Tea Produced

Korara Highland produces black tea. Kenyan high‑grown blacks from Kericho typically yield a brisk, full‑bodied cup with the bright, coppery colour and clean astringency that have made the region a staple of international blends. Teas from estates above 2,000 metres often show greater aromatic lift and a slightly more layered mouthfeel than lower‑elevation lots, though processing style and seasonal variation remain significant variables. The factory's output is likely to reflect the bold, malty profile for which Kenyan CTC and orthodox manufacture are widely known.

Operator

The estate is operated by Korara Highland Tea Factory, the company that also lends its name to the production facility. No other estates under the same operator are currently recorded in our directory, and public information on the company's ownership structure and operational history remains limited.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Korara Highland Tea Factory lies at -0.3689, 35.2876 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 2014 m elevation is the 6th 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 Korara Highland Tea Factory

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Korara Highland Tea Factory (2,014 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Korara Highland Tea Factory recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 11% more than the 1,785 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
Marybong Tea Estate	West Bengal, India	2,016 m	2,294 mm	17.7 °C
Nyankoba Tea Factory	Kenya, Kenya	2,012 m	754 mm	24.1 °C
Tea Studio	Kattabettu, India	2,010 m	1,405 mm	19.9 °C
CHEMOMI (Chemomi Factory)	Nandi Hills, Kenya	2,018 m	1,693 mm	22.4 °C
Hubei Wuhan Jiarun Huiming Tea Co., Ltd.	Yongde County, China	2,002 m	2,779 mm	19.9 °C

Korara Highland Tea Factory Compared with Kericho

In Kericho, Korara Highland Tea Factory is drier than 81% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 88% of the others by elevation; cooler than 91% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Korara Highland 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	Korara Highland Tea Factory	Region median	Region range
Elevation	2,014 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 Korara Highland Tea Factory (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Korara Highland 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 Korara Highland Tea Factory located?

Korara Highland Tea Factory is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2876, at an elevation of about 2014 metres.

Who operates Korara Highland Tea Factory?

Korara Highland Tea Factory is operated by Korara Highland Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Korara Highland Tea Factory produce?

Korara Highland Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.

How much rain does Korara Highland 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 Korara Highland Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Korara Highland Tea Factory recorded 1,984 mm in 2025, 11% more rain than the 1,785 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].