In short: Chagaik Tea Factory is a black tea processing facility at 2,114 metres in Kericho, Kenya, operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya.
Chagaik Tea Factory is a black tea processing facility located in the Kericho region of Kenya, at an altitude of 2,114 metres. It is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory. The estate is situated in one of Kenya's principal tea-producing districts, where high-altitude cultivation has been a defining feature of the region's output since the mid-twentieth century.
Terroir & Climate
At 2,114 metres above sea level, Chagaik occupies a position within the upper elevation range typical of Kenya's Kericho tea belt. Estates at this altitude generally experience cooler daytime temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland plantations, conditions that tend to slow vegetative growth and encourage the accumulation of polyphenols and other secondary metabolites in the leaf. The latitude, close to the equator, typically provides consistent daylight hours throughout the year, supporting a year-round growing cycle punctuated by two main rainfall periods.
Kericho's climate is usually characterised by reliable precipitation distributed across long and short rains, with mist and cloud cover common at higher elevations. These conditions often favour steady, rather than explosive, leaf development, and the cooler nights associated with altitude tend to preserve volatile compounds that contribute to cup brightness. Soils in the region are generally volcanic in origin, a legacy of the Rift Valley's geological history, and such soils typically offer good drainage and a mineral profile conducive to tea cultivation.
Tea Produced
Chagaik processes black tea, the dominant output category for Kenyan estates at this elevation. High-grown Kenyan black teas, particularly those manufactured as CTC (crush, tear, curl), typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with pronounced colour and astringency. Teas from the Kericho highlands often display a clean, malty character with bright, coppery liquor, qualities prized in the blending trade for breakfast-style infusions. The altitude and processing method tend to favour strength and colour over delicate aromatics, making such teas well suited to milk and suited to the demands of volume buyers in both African and international markets.
Operator
The facility is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory. Lipton Teas and Infusions, the global tea business formerly part of Unilever and now under CVC Capital Partners, maintains manufacturing and sourcing operations across East Africa, where Kenya remains a core origin for its blended black tea offerings. No other estates operated by this entity are currently recorded in our directory.
Location & Neighbouring Estates
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory lies at -0.3398, 35.3451 in Kericho, Kenya. Its 2114 m elevation is the 2nd highest of 44 estates we map in Kericho. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:
- Kaisugu Tea Estate — 2.5 km away · Nairobi Rd
- Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Kimugu Tea Factory — 2.6 km away
- Mau Tea Multipurpose Co-Operative Society Ltd, Tilya Tea Factory Co. Ltd (Mtmc) — 5.4 km away
- Korara Highland Tea Factory — 7.2 km away
- Changana (Changana Tea) — 7.3 km away · Kenya
Estates at a Similar Altitude to Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory
Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory (2,114 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 Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory recorded 1,867 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,936 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.
| Estate | Where | Elevation | Rain 2025 | Mean high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAPCHORUA | Nandi Hills, Kenya | 2,113 m | 1,973 mm | 22.0 °C |
| NGERE | Thika, Kenya | 2,111 m | 1,585 mm | 19.8 °C |
| TEZA | Muramvya, Burundi | 2,118 m | 1,533 mm | 20.1 °C |
| Barnesbeg Tea Estate | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
| Potong Tea Garden | Darjeeling, India | 2,100 m | 2,294 mm | 16.9 °C |
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory Compared with Kericho
In Kericho, Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory is drier than 88% of the others by 2025 rainfall; higher than 98% of the others by elevation; cooler than 93% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik 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 | Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory | Region median | Region range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,114 m | 2,010 m | 1,836 to 2,437 m |
| Annual rainfall (2025) | 1,867 mm | 1,984 mm | 1,021 to 1,984 mm |
| Mean daily high | 22.2 °C | 22.4 °C | 20.5 to 25.1 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C | 11.8 °C | 9.7 to 12.8 °C |
Observed Climate at Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory (2025)
ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory’s coordinates recorded 1,867 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was October (279 mm) and the driest was February (6 mm). Daytime highs averaged 22.2 °C and overnight lows 11.7 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.
| Metric | 2025 value |
|---|---|
| Annual precipitation | 1,867 mm |
| Wettest month | October (279 mm) |
| Driest month | February (6 mm) |
| Mean daily high | 22.2 °C |
| Mean overnight low | 11.7 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory located?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory is in Kericho, Kenya, at coordinates -0.3398, 35.3451, at an elevation of about 2114 metres.
Who operates Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory is operated by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.
What type of tea does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory produce?
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory is recorded as producing black tea.
How much rain does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory receive?
ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,867 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in October (279 mm).
How does Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory compare with estates at a similar elevation?
Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,936 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,867 mm at Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya, Chagaik Tea Factory.
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].
