In short: Lipton Teas and Infusion Kenya PLC is an organically certified black tea estate in Kericho, Kenya, operating at 2,010 metres elevation and self-operated.
Lipton Teas and Infusion Kenya PLC is a black tea estate located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,010 metres. The estate is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusion Kenya PLC, the company bearing the same name as the property itself. The estate holds Organic certification, though no public records of its buyer base or workforce size have been verified.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,010 metres above sea level and situated almost directly on the equator, estates in the Kericho region typically experience a highland tropical climate characterised by moderate temperatures and well-distributed rainfall throughout the year. This altitude generally moderates diurnal temperature variation and tends to slow vegetative growth, often allowing more time for flavour compounds to develop in the leaf.
The elevation and latitude combination in Kericho typically supports year-round plucking cycles, though estates at this altitude often experience peak flushes following the main rainy seasons. Soils in this part of the Kenyan Highlands are generally volcanic in origin, which tends to provide good drainage and mineral availability, conditions that many growers associate with vigorous bush growth and brisk cup character.
Tea Produced
The estate produces black tea. Kericho teas, particularly those grown at elevations above 2,000 metres, are typically known for bright, coppery liquors and a brisk, full-bodied character with notable astringency. These highlands generally yield teas with a clean, malty profile, though specific cup character varies with plucking standard, processing method, and seasonal conditions. Organic cultivation may influence leaf chemistry, though the extent of such effects depends on soil management and agronomic practice.
Operator
Lipton Teas and Infusion Kenya PLC operates this estate. No other estates operated by this company are currently recorded in this directory.
Certifications & Ethics
The estate holds Organic certification, which requires cultivation without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers and mandates adherence to soil health and biodiversity standards set by the certifying body. For buyers, this certification offers assurance of production practices that exclude prohibited inputs and typically involves third-party audit and traceability systems. Organic certification can also carry implications for worker exposure to agrochemicals, though labour standards themselves are governed separately.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC 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 LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC (2,010 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC 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 |
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC 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 LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC against the 43 other estates we map in Kericho, so you can see whether it is typical for its region or an outlier.
| Measure | LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC | 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 LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC’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 LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC located?
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3689, 35.2863, at an elevation of about 2010 metres.
Who operates LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC?
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC is operated by LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC produce?
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC is recorded as producing black tea.
What certifications does LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC hold?
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Organic.
How much rain does LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,984 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (286 mm).
How does LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC compare with estates at a similar elevation?
LIPTON TEAS AND INFUSION KENYA PLC 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].
